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NV51 EFM

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

141,006 mi
Last recorded141,006 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV51 EFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 141,006 miles

nearside rear brake disc corroded,both rear brake pipes corroding-covered in sealer,engine oil low,fuel injector noisey,inner-outer sills-underbody corroding,nsf+osf+osr tyres wearing low on tread

Fail 15 Aug 2015 141,005 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

nearside rear brake disc corroded,both rear brake pipes corroding-covered in sealer,engine oil low,fuel injector noisey,inner-outer sills-underbody corroding,nsf+osf+osr tyres wearing low on tread

Pass 13 Aug 2014 139,489 miles

coil light on, brake lines corroded, coils corroded (INVESTIGATE)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 13,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

coil light on, brake lines corroded, coils corroded (INVESTIGATE)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 137,689 miles

Coolant leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre slight cracks on side walls

surface corrosion on floor and arches

Pass 20 Aug 2013 137,689 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre cracks on side wall

slight play in both front steering wrack arms

surface corrosion on floor, body, brake pipes and archs

Pass 17 Aug 2012 135,847 miles

parking brake efforts just within limits

screen slightly damaged,ns driveshaft inner boot split,rear brake pipes and brake discs corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2012 135,847 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

screen slightly damaged,ns driveshaft inner boot split,rear brake pipes and brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2011 133,876 miles

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

front disc slightly worn

nearside front steering rack end has slight play in it

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

rear disc slightly worn

Fail 16 Aug 2011 133,876 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

front disc slightly worn

nearside front steering rack end has slight play in it

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

rear disc slightly worn

Pass 19 Aug 2010 131,957 miles

Exhaust corroded and blowing slightly.

Handbrake travel high.

Nearside front tyre low tread.

Slight play in nearside front steering rack rods.

Fail 18 Aug 2010 131,943 miles

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

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

Brake pipes to nearside front flexi corroded.

Exhaust corroded and blowing slightly.

Front to rear brake pipes corroded.

Handbrake travel high.

Nearside front tyre low tread.

Slight play in nearside front steering rack rods.

Pass 17 Aug 2009 129,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 127,574 miles

Coolant leak under van.

Slight play in nearside front steering rack rod.

Pass 22 Aug 2007 125,707 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 123,058 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 EFM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NV51 EFM, 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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NV51 EFM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 November 2001.

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