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RJ51 TVN

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,767 mi
Last recorded145,767 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 TVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2011 145,767 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all front drop link grease boots split

tested in damp conditions

Fail 7 Jan 2011 145,767 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

tested in damp conditions

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all front drop link grease boots split

Pass 11 Jan 2010 128,994 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 128,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside headlamp dim

rear tyres perished

tested in damp conditions

Pass 16 Jan 2009 114,023 miles

new front discs and pads fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2008 99,312 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 99,312 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front pads appear low

nearside front anti-roll bar upper drop link grease boot split

nearside front inner cv boot split

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cut and perished

Pass 1 Feb 2007 85,686 miles

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

exhaust corroded and blowing

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cut

Pass 10 Feb 2006 68,796 miles

exhaust corroded

vehicle appears to be governed to 3000revs

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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RJ51 TVN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White 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 RJ51 TVN, 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 RJ51 TVN registered?

RJ51 TVN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 October 2001.

Is RJ51 TVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ51 TVN 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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