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KB51 BHJ

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

58,376 mi
Last recorded58,376 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB51 BHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 58,376 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 58,376 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 47,176 miles

Slight play in nearside front tie rod inner joint

Fail 22 Mar 2016 47,176 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Slight play in nearside front tie rod inner joint

Pass 26 Mar 2015 27,508 miles

offside & nearside front tyres perished/ deeply cracked

rear exhaust pipe broken

Pass 28 Mar 2014 19,304 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 19,304 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 16,273 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 6,906 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 83,812 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 80,174 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 72,532 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 69,503 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 64,330 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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KB51 BHJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KB51 BHJ, 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.

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What year was KB51 BHJ registered?

KB51 BHJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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