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KJ51 NUW

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

244,001 mi
Last recorded244,001 miles
Recorded on21 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 NUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2015 244,001 miles

front an rear chassis corroded

front snd rear inner and oter sills corroding

headlampb fading

oil leak

Pass 15 May 2014

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear chassis corroding

glow plug lamp on

offside and nearside inner and outer sill heavy corrosion

parking brake very near end of travel

rear light lenses damaged

traction lamp on

windscreen damaged just out of swept area

Fail 15 May 2014

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear chassis corroding

glow plug lamp on

offside and nearside inner and outer sill heavy corrosion

parking brake very near end of travel

rear light lenses damaged

traction lamp on

windscreen damaged just out of swept area

Pass 17 May 2013 155,100 miles

both rear tyres getting low

front brake discs lipped and scored

handbrake travel

n/s o/s inner and outer sills,n/s o/s front chasis and n/s o/s rear chasis undersealed -signs of corrosion

slight damage to windscreen

slight play and knock in steering

Fail 17 May 2013 155,100 miles

slight play and knock in steering

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear tyres getting low

front brake discs lipped and scored

handbrake travel

n/s o/s inner and outer sills,n/s o/s front chasis and n/s o/s rear chasis undersealed -signs of corrosion

slight damage to windscreen

Fail 18 May 2012 123,416 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion to inner and outer sills starting

engine and traction lamp on

exhaust starting to leak front joint

front brake discs scored

front tyres on legal limit

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside inner driveshaft boot splitting

slight corrosion front and rear chassis

slight play offside front anti roll bar link

windscreen slight damage offside

Pass 18 May 2012 123,416 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion to inner and outer sills starting

engine and traction lamp on

exhaust starting to leak front joint

front brake discs scored

front tyres on legal limit

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside inner driveshaft boot splitting

slight corrosion front and rear chassis

slight play offside front anti roll bar link

windscreen slight damage offside

Pass 22 Nov 2010 98,290 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 91,435 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 87,115 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 78,631 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 66,475 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 66,475 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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KJ51 NUW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KJ51 NUW, 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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KJ51 NUW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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