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MJ51 VXW

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

137,809 mi
Last recorded137,809 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 VXW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 137,809 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing not within 30 cm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge change soon (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 137,799 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing not within 30 cm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge change soon (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 130,307 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 118,956 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2023 118,845 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced drivers door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner rear corners (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer SIDE WALL REPAIRED

Pass 18 Mar 2022 118,245 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 114,395 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 114,389 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 113,223 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 106,118 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 98,430 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 92,675 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)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 87,480 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 87,480 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Nov 2013 80,120 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 80,120 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 77,236 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 77,236 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 72,474 miles

Slight play in offside steering rack end

Fail 18 Nov 2011 72,474 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight play in offside rack end

Pass 15 Dec 2010 68,820 miles

HEADLIGHTS POOR OUTPUT

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

REAR DISCS CORRODED

Pass 18 Dec 2009 65,740 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2008 56,634 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 56,634 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 49,030 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 48,898 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 39,254 miles

play inoffside of steering rack

rear exhaust cracked and pos blowing

Pass 20 Dec 2005 25,724 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 VXW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 VXW, 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 VXW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 January 2002.

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