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MT51 NBO

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

261,955 mi
Last recorded261,955 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT51 NBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2010 261,955 miles

exhaust heavily corroded

offside and nearside front headlight aims on limits

offside and nearside front to rear inner and outer sills very heavily corroded

offside and nearside rear chassis rails very heavily corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2010 261,955 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust heavily corroded

offside and nearside front headlight aims on limits

offside and nearside front to rear inner and outer sills very heavily corroded

offside and nearside rear chassis rails very heavily corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2009 243,832 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 243,832 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 218,150 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

Pass 28 Nov 2007 189,032 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 159,170 miles

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

gearbox securing bolt missing

nearside front track arm has slight play from steering rack

steering wheel has slight damage to skin

Fail 5 Dec 2006 159,170 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

gearbox securing bolt missing

nearside track arm haqs slight play from steering rack

steering wheel has slight damaging to skin

Pass 5 Dec 2005 130,753 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 129,293 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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 NBO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NBO, 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 NBO registered?

MT51 NBO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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