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NV51 NEY

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV51 NEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2011

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 94,781 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 94,781 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear brake disks worn and pitted

Pass 4 Sep 2009 89,528 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2009 89,528 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 84,438 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 79,933 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 73,880 miles

advise slight dampness at fuel tank advise metal brake pipes at rear slightly pitted

Fail 24 Jun 2006 73,778 miles

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

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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 NEY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NEY, 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 NV51 NEY registered?

NV51 NEY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 November 2001.

Is NV51 NEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV51 NEY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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