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LJ51 JSD

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

301,340 mi
Last recorded301,340 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 JSD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2013 301,340 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 276,978 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 251,163 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 231,093 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Nov 2009 209,829 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 209,829 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 188,347 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 167,030 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 149,233 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 123,353 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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LJ51 JSD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LJ51 JSD, 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 LJ51 JSD registered?

LJ51 JSD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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