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M2 RKJ

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

145,329 mi
Last recorded145,329 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM2 RKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2023 145,329 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated pad wire (4.11 (b) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s inner and outer sills corroded

o/s/r disc backplate corroded

underside generally corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s inner and outer sills corroded

n/s/r disc backplate corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2022 144,274 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to rear brake discs and backplates

Fail 28 Mar 2022 144,273 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

slight corrosion to rear brake discs and backplates

Pass 26 Mar 2021 140,399 miles

Offside Front corrosion to inner sill

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 140,399 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and play in joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front corrosion to inner sill

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 136,847 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 136,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 136,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wishbone mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear tyres worn on the inner edges

Pass 12 Oct 2018 130,881 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 130,876 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front exhaust rubber split front

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 120,282 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 120,281 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 113,137 miles

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear damper covers missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

windscreen scratched in zone b.

Fail 9 Sep 2016 113,128 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear damper covers missing

Pass 24 Nov 2014 112,952 miles

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

both front wheel arches are corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2013 122,460 miles

front wheel arches corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2013 112,458 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

both front wheel arches corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2012 109,472 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Sep 2012 109,472 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 104,487 miles

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 29 Sep 2010 90,883 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 80,953 miles

some wear in the n/s lower ball joint and the steering rack

the handbrake efficiency is very poor

the main brake pipes are corroded and the front and rear pipes have been covered with grease

Fail 25 Sep 2009 80,787 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

some wear in the n/s lower ball joint and the steering rack

the main brake pipes are corroded and the front and rear pipes have been covered with grease

Pass 26 Sep 2008 67,399 miles

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

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

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

wipers poor ,strut top bearings noisey & rear top shock covers corrded

Pass 26 Sep 2007 60,229 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2007 60,229 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside 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)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 50,154 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nsr and osr brake disc covers corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2005 40,076 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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M2 RKJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M2 RKJ, 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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M2 RKJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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