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NJ51 ZXE

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2017
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

174,226 mi
Last recorded174,226 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ51 ZXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2016 174,226 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Sep 2016 174,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Aug 2016 174,131 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill excess corrosion and split (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassi corroded and holed (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion corroded and ill repair (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

n/s mirror tape repair

o/s outer sill corroded and weak

drivers seat deteriated

items in widscreen affecting drivers view

n/s rear tyre deflated and deteriated

o/s lower front wing corroded and holed

o/s plastic wheel arch insecure

o/s rear tyre deflated

oil cans under bonnet = fire hazard

Pass 2 Sep 2015 155,394 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 155,350 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 141,161 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 141,044 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 127,619 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 127,619 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 116,011 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 115,858 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has an insecurely locked unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 105,932 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside drive shaft inner boot insecure

nearside handbrake cable outer damaged

Fail 30 Aug 2011 105,932 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside drive shaft inner boot insecure

nearside handbrake cable outer damaged

Pass 13 Aug 2010 94,759 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s driveshaft inner joint boot split

Fail 6 Aug 2010 94,936 miles

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

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s driveshaft inner joint boot split

Pass 26 Aug 2009 84,687 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 84,653 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 80,227 miles

o/s/f inner cv boot insecure

Pass 2 Aug 2007 77,492 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 77,490 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

n/s/r trye slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Jul 2006 67,064 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 67,064 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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NJ51 ZXE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 NJ51 ZXE, 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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NJ51 ZXE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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