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NV51 EES

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

141,085 mi
Last recorded141,085 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV51 EES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 141,085 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 136,525 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 136,525 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 133,408 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings within seat belt mount prescribed area (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front sub frame rear mount point around jacking point (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front sub frame rear mount point around jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front inner wheel arch excessively corroded but not within prescribed area

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside outer sill excessively corroded but not within prescribed area

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear inner wheel arch excessively corroded but not within prescribed area

Offside outer sill excessively corroded but not within prescribed area

unable to test emissions due to exhaust system not complete

Pass 22 Sep 2016 131,915 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 131,910 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 126,888 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 126,887 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 122,215 miles

Nearside and offside, inner and outer sills corroding.

Nearside rear tyre cracking on the outer wall.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 117,149 miles

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

water leak by radiator

Fail 24 Sep 2013 117,148 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

water leak by radiator

Pass 14 Sep 2012 115,504 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 114,439 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

outer sill both sides rear corrodid

Pass 28 Sep 2010 113,667 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2010 113,667 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 113,548 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2009 113,548 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2008 111,118 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front inner c.v boot split

Pass 10 Aug 2007 107,020 miles

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

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

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

both front inner cv boots split

Fail 6 Aug 2007 107,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

both front inner cv boots split

Pass 17 Aug 2006 103,231 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2006 103,231 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear 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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NV51 EES is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 NV51 EES, 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 NV51 EES registered?

NV51 EES is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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