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RX51 DDF

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,452 mi
Last recorded123,452 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 DDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2012 123,452 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 121,560 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 4,166 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 4,166 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 81,858 miles

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

front number plate cracked

o/s front inner c.v. boot split

Fail 18 Nov 2009 81,858 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front number plate cracked

o/s front inner c.v. boot split

Fail 20 Jun 2009 73,134 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 73,134 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 60,200 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 47,495 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 33,177 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 DDF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 110,245 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 DDF, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RX51 DDF?

You can check the full history of RX51 DDF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RX51 DDF registered?

RX51 DDF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 January 2002.

Is RX51 DDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX51 DDF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RX51 DDF have outstanding finance?

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