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MJ51 BXY

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

43,868 mi
Last recorded43,868 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 BXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 43,868 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive currently more than 30cm from suspension mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 43,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive currently more than 30cm from suspension mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 42,124 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 42,114 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg at jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg at jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 40,367 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 38,711 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 36,106 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 34,116 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 31,840 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 29,000 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 26,410 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 23,090 miles

Rear both brakes only just meet req effort

Pass 18 Mar 2016 20,468 miles

Front both wipers just about clear screen

surface rust on brake pipes

Pass 11 Apr 2015 17,297 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 13,031 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 11,289 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 11,249 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

a.b.s not fitted

near side rear disc corroded

off side front abs ring broken

Fail 19 Jan 2012 11,249 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

near side rear disc corroded

off side front abs ring broken

Pass 19 Jan 2011 10,538 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 9,765 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 8,794 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 8,794 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 7,731 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 6,668 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 5,754 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 BXY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 110,245 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 BXY, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MJ51 BXY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 February 2002.

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