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RJ51 TWK

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

150,214 mi
Last recorded150,214 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 TWK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 150,214 miles

Front wheel arches corroded

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

Nearside steering rack has slight play

Offside Lower windscreen scratched

Offside steering rack has slight play

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 150,213 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking auxiliary side of engine (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front wheel arches corroded

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

Nearside steering rack has slight play

Offside Lower windscreen scratched

Offside steering rack has slight play

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

misting of fuel around fuel rail pressure sensor

Fail 9 Feb 2016 150,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil Leak.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion on both sides of vehicle.

Pass 28 Mar 2015 142,611 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 142,134 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 126,287 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

chassis number on body unreadable

off side rear shocker cover adrift

Fail 5 Dec 2013 126,216 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

chassis number on body unreadable

off side rear shocker cover adrift

Pass 19 Nov 2012 112,683 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 102,924 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 94,422 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 84,750 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 84,750 miles

Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

both inboard drive shaft gaitors split

Pass 19 Nov 2008 74,503 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front inner drive shaft gaiters insecure

offside tyre has small gouge in outer wall

one half of front exhaust bracket broken but still secure

slight play in both front anti roll bar "D" rubber mountings

Fail 18 Nov 2008 74,466 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front inner drive shaft gaiters insecure

offside tyre has small gouge in outer wall

one half of front exhaust bracket broken but still secure

slight play in both front anti roll bar "D" rubber mountings

Pass 29 Nov 2007 64,867 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Nov 2007 64,867 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 52,853 miles

Both front flexible brake hoses are deteriorating, especially nearside. Rubber is perishing where it passes through grommit. †Advise attention soon.

Nearside front sidelight oinly came on when tapped.

Pass 28 Nov 2005 43,574 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 43,574 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 TWK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 TWK, 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 TWK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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