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KJ51 RZX

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

198,100 mi
Last recorded198,100 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 198,100 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 171,221 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 170,780 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 170,353 miles

exhaust system in very poor condition

Pass 7 Nov 2014 169,700 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

exhaust system in poor condition

offside front tyre worn low

slight corrosion in rear brake pipes

Pass 20 Nov 2013 157,702 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 30 Nov 2012 144,932 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 130,278 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 117,334 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 102,475 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 90,010 miles

exhaust corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2007 77,049 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 60,052 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 60,052 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 RZX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 RZX, 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 KJ51 RZX registered?

KJ51 RZX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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