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MJ51 BXC

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,501 mi
Last recorded141,501 miles
Recorded on20 May 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 BXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2020 141,501 miles

offside inner cv boot in poor condition.

various points underneath corroded.

Pass 29 Apr 2019 131,250 miles

various points underside starting to corrode.

Pass 3 May 2018 118,095 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 118,086 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 110,339 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 108,759 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 104,979 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2015 104,978 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 99,296 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 93,533 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 87,028 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 80,351 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f inner cvboot split

Pass 27 Sep 2010 72,710 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2010 72,710 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 66,396 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)

n/s/r tyre has a small cut in the sidewall

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Oct 2008 58,127 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 52,030 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 52,030 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 45,516 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2005 37,765 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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MJ51 BXC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MJ51 BXC, 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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MJ51 BXC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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