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NU51 AAF

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

243,297 mi
Last recorded243,297 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 AAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 243,297 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 239,588 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 239,575 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 227,884 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2014 227,879 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2013 220,500 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2013 220,485 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2012 214,061 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 193,589 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 175,222 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 161,425 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 143,775 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 117,094 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 92,533 miles

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

Nearside park brake low reading (Advise)

Offside park brake binding slightly (advise)

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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NU51 AAF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 NU51 AAF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NU51 AAF registered?

NU51 AAF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is NU51 AAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU51 AAF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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