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MJ51 BXD

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,949 mi
Last recorded129,949 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 BXD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2014 129,949 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 119,430 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 111,261 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 103,305 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 94,890 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 94,743 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

rear brake discs worn

Pass 7 Jan 2009 85,272 miles

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

offside & nearside sill damaged

Fail 5 Jan 2009 85,272 miles

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

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

offside & nearside sill damaged

Pass 4 Jan 2008 73,079 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

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

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

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

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

front registration late slightly soiled

Fail 4 Jan 2008 73,079 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

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

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

front registration late slightly soiled

Pass 8 Nov 2006 62,138 miles

Oil leak

inner cvboot spit both front

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 BXD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BXD, 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 BXD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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