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KJ51 NVK

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

110,026 mi
Last recorded110,026 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 NVK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 110,026 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

nearside mirror cracked

Fail 6 Feb 2019 110,026 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 8 Jan 2018 106,660 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 106,650 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load case missing (5.2.4a)

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

drivers seat deteriorated

Pass 12 Oct 2016 102,268 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load cover missing (5.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

drivers seat deteriorated

offside front tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 11 Oct 2016 102,258 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load cover missing (5.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

drivers seat deteriorated

offside front tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 15 Oct 2015 93,807 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt SKORK COVER MISSING (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 93,799 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front brake excessively fluctuating BOTH SIDES FRONT (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt SKORK COVER MISSING (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 86,536 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both front tyres close to wear bars

Pass 11 Oct 2013 79,678 miles

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

both rear tyres close to wear bars

different size tyres are fitted to front and rear axles

Pass 12 Oct 2012 70,474 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 70,461 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front anti-roll bar mountings have play.

Pass 12 Oct 2011 60,543 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 51,236 miles

n/s front drive shaft inner boot split

Fail 4 Sep 2010 51,236 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s front drive shaft inner boot split

Pass 3 Sep 2009 46,291 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 42,126 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 42,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 37,685 miles

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

o/s inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 7 Sep 2006 32,857 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 32,830 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Sep 2005 27,798 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 NVK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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