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NV51 NDL

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

224,879 mi
Last recorded224,879 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV51 NDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2012 224,879 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 224,868 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Sep 2011 216,660 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2011 216,660 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2010 207,978 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 207,978 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

drivers door inner handle loose

Fail 14 Sep 2010 207,978 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

drivers door inner handle loose

Pass 28 Jul 2009 200,889 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 196,092 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 196,092 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 185,985 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 185,984 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 151,333 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

slight stepping of tread on inner edges of both rear tyres

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 NDL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 110,245 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 NDL, 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 24 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 NDL registered?

NV51 NDL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 January 2002.

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