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KJ51 RZW

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,488 mi
Last recorded170,488 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 RZW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2013 170,488 miles

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

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

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

engine mount worn

front bumper insecure

nearside front indivater lens damaged

rear light clusters damaged

Pass 10 Nov 2012 162,412 miles

front pads low on friction lining

headlamp aim slightly low

ns anti-roll-bar link gaiter split

ns inner driveshaft cracking

os inner driveshaft cracking

tyres low on tread

wipers smearing

Fail 8 Oct 2012 162,047 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside 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)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

both front tyres worn uneven

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 13 Oct 2011 148,123 miles

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

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

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 21 Oct 2010 131,619 miles

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

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

nearside front indicator lens slight damage

nearside headlamp glass cracked and poor beam pattern

Pass 23 Oct 2009 113,612 miles

front registration plate starting to deteriorate

nearside headlamp glass cracked

slight damage to nearside front indicator lens

Fail 22 Oct 2009 113,612 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

front registration plate starting to deteriorate

nearside headlamp glass cracked

slight damage to nearside front indicator lens

vacuum valve loose in engine bay near steering coupling

Pass 27 Oct 2008 98,181 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 77,807 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 77,337 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 47,969 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 33,239 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 RZW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RZW, 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 RZW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 November 2001.

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