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RX51 CXZ

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,440 mi
Last recorded187,440 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2008
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 CXZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2008 187,440 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 164,357 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 164,224 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front rubber exhaust mountings worn , but still holding exhaust secure

both front wiper blades slightly smearing

front number plate slightly damaged

knocking noise herd from front of vehicle, when inspected no fault found

slight damage to o/s/f headlamp glass

o/s/f inner driveshaft gauter split (not mot item)

rear gearbox/engine mounting bush broken away from metal casing

Fail 13 Jul 2006 125,849 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 125,849 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 111,979 miles

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

oil leaks engine

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 CXZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 RX51 CXZ, 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 CXZ registered?

RX51 CXZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is RX51 CXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX51 CXZ shows 6 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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