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RX51 CXT

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

204,447 mi
Last recorded204,447 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 CXT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 204,447 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pedal worn

outer sills corroded

rear discs rusty

Pass 14 May 2014 204,440 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pedal rubber worn

outer sills corroded

rear brske lines rusty

rear discs worn

Pass 17 Apr 2013 204,291 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pedal rubber wearing

n/s/f tyre inner edge worn

outer sills corroded

rear brake pipes rusty

rear discs rusty

Pass 3 Nov 2011 197,962 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both outer door sills rusting

both rear brake pipes rusty

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear discs rusty

Pass 26 May 2010 175,400 miles

both rear tyre wearing slightly uneven

headlight pattern

nearside inner c.v boot split

rear discs

slight play offside inner rack joint

slight surface rust offside brake pipe

Fail 25 May 2010 175,366 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

both rear tyre wearing slightly uneven

headlight pattern

nearside inner c.v boot split

rear discs

slight play offside inner rack joint

slight surface rust offside brake pipe

Pass 28 May 2009 153,153 miles

all discs warn

all metal brake pipes

exhaust has been repaired

fog light switch sticky

headlight patterns

nearside inner c.v boot split

Pass 16 May 2008 133,544 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 133,544 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 11 May 2007 131,139 miles

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

advise front and rear brake pads and discs

advise wiper motor

Pass 17 May 2006 121,094 miles

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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RX51 CXT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RX51 CXT, 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 RX51 CXT registered?

RX51 CXT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is RX51 CXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX51 CXT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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