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RJ51 TVO

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

190,913 mi
Last recorded190,913 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 TVO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2011 190,913 miles

panels on van rusty

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 19 May 2010 181,237 miles

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

air bag light on

o/s inner cv boot split

o/s/ washer poor

Pass 4 Jun 2009 175,945 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

inner c.v boot split

rear chassi corroding

Fail 2 Jun 2009 175,938 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

inner c.v boot split

rear chassi corroding

Fail 28 May 2008 170,031 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2008 170,031 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 157,049 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 129,084 miles

both front tyres on 1.6mm

nsf inner cv boot split

nsr tyre on 2mm and cut on inner sidewall

Fail 31 Jul 2006 129,084 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres on 1.6mm

nsf inner cv boot split

nsr tyre on 2mm and cut on inner sidewall

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 TVO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver 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 TVO, 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 RJ51 TVO registered?

RJ51 TVO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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The MOT history for RJ51 TVO 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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