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MT51 NBL

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

25,122 mi
Last recorded25,122 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT51 NBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 25,122 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 .... (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 25,122 miles

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

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

Rear Boot lid insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 .... (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 24,869 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

offside rear light lens cracked

under-body has service rust

Fail 2 May 2018 24,855 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

offside rear light lens cracked

under-body has service rust

Pass 24 Apr 2013 23,050 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 18,802 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 17,258 miles

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

drivers seat has slight play in frame

Fail 17 Apr 2008 17,240 miles

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

drivers seat has slight play in frame

Pass 5 Apr 2007 15,020 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 13,603 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 13,602 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

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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MT51 NBL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MT51 NBL, 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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What year was MT51 NBL registered?

MT51 NBL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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