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RJ51 TWC

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

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

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

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2013

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

PAS pipes corroded

brake pipes at rear of vehicle corroded

front brake pipes corroded

nail and cuts in nsf tyre

no mileage reading

ns dip beam image poor

under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2012 159,636 miles

Airbag light on

Body exterior rusty and damaged

Brake pedal spongy

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

Front top slam panel corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nsr shock absorber casing corroded

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Outer sills corroded

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

inner sills coorded

ns headlamp has condensation in

vehicle underbody corrded

Fail 29 Oct 2012 159,630 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Airbag light on

Body exterior rusty and damaged

Brake pedal spongy

Exhaust heatshield broken

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

Front top slam panel corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nsr shock absorber casing corroded

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Outer sills corroded

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

inner sills coorded

ns headlamp has condensation in

vehicle underbody corrded

Pass 15 Jul 2011 158,624 miles

airbag light on.

brake pedal travel will need attention soon.

exhaust heat-shield insecure.

glow plug light staying on.

nearside inner drive shaft gaiter split.

rear disc pads appear low and rear discs in extremely poor condition:- recommend new.

Fail 14 Jul 2011 158,624 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

airbag light on.

brake pedal travel will need attention soon.

exhaust heat-shield insecure.

glow plug light staying on.

nearside inner drive shaft gaiter split.

rear disc pads appear low and rear discs in extremely poor condition:- recommend new.

Pass 31 Mar 2010 153,337 miles

brake pedal spongy.

nearside inner drive shaft gaiter split.

offside rear disc pads low.

rear brake discs corroding/pitting.

rear brake readings fluctuate under constant pressure.

Fail 30 Mar 2010 153,327 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

brake pedal spongy.

nearside inner drive shaft gaiter split.

offside rear disc pads low.

rear brake discs corroding/pitting.

rear brake readings fluctuate under constant pressure.

Pass 12 Sep 2008 144,736 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Please note n/s/f inner c/v gater split

Fail 24 Sep 2007 128,443 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 128,443 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 105,294 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 105,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Steering rack cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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 TWC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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