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ND51 RYY

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,919 mi
Last recorded117,919 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND51 RYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2011 117,919 miles

Both inner CV gaiters split

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

General vehicle structure, panels and doors corroded

Glow plug light illuminated

Mainfeed brake pipe corroding in clips and is partially consealed by fuel tank restricting inspection

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear wipers split

Slight free play in antiroll bar D bushes

Slight free play in steering rack/track rods

Unable to open both side loading doors

Fail 29 Jun 2011 117,586 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Both inner CV gaiters split

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

General vehicle structure, panels and doors corroded

Glow plug light illuminated

Mainfeed brake pipe corroding in clips and is partially consealed by fuel tank restricting inspection

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear wipers split

Slight free play in antiroll bar D bushes

Slight free play in steering rack/track rods

Unable to open both side loading doors

Pass 9 Jul 2010 105,806 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 9 Jul 2010 105,806 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2009 98,143 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2009 97,983 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

front exhaust rubber deteriated

hand brake wide small amount of reserve travel

n/s/f inner cv boot split

o/s/f inner cv boot split

Pass 11 Jul 2008 86,572 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2008 86,572 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2007 79,810 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 79,810 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 73,742 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 73,742 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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ND51 RYY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ND51 RYY, 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 ND51 RYY registered?

ND51 RYY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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