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HY51 HMJ

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

214,186 mi
Last recorded214,186 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 HMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 214,186 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 202,998 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 196,834 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 196,834 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 185,336 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 167,773 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear shock absorbers dust covers in poor condition

Pass 2 Apr 2013 167,773 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear shock absorbers dust covers in poor condition

Pass 22 Mar 2012 150,182 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 131,083 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front wiper blades slightly split

Pass 16 Mar 2010 112,215 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 95,714 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front drive shaft boot split

Pass 11 Feb 2008 79,264 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 72,196 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 72,178 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

o/s sliding door handle missing

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 64,095 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?

Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
9,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
164,434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49,564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46,783
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43,234
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37,987
Stop lamp not working 33,048
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HY51 HMJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 112,214 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vito fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HY51 HMJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vito typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HY51 HMJ registered?

HY51 HMJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is HY51 HMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY51 HMJ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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