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RX51 DDJ

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

134,417 mi
Last recorded134,417 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 134,417 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 126,139 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 126,112 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 114,614 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 114,608 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 101,058 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Only 2mm left. 195/70x15C (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 100,491 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Only 2mm left. 195/70x15C (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 95,357 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 95,357 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 91,160 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 86,822 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014
Pass 28 Nov 2013 77,451 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 73,385 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 68,987 miles

offside and nearside front driveshaft inner cv boots split

slight play in offside and nearside steering rack

Pass 25 Nov 2010 62,564 miles

Both inner cv gaiters split

Fail 24 Nov 2009 57,659 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 57,659 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 52,730 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 49,235 miles

brake fluid level slightly low

front brake discs worn (lipped)

n/s and o/s indicator repeaters colour fading

n/s and o/s inner drive shaft gaiters split

n/s/f brake hose severely perished and beginning to split

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall slightly worn

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres outer sidewalls perished and worn

o/s/f tyre tread depth getting low (2mm)

Fail 27 Nov 2007 49,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake fluid level slightly low

front brake discs worn (lipped)

n/s and o/s indicator repeaters colour fading

n/s and o/s inner drive shaft gaiters split

n/s/f brake hose severely perished and beginning to split

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall slightly worn

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres outer sidewalls perished and worn

o/s/f tyre tread depth getting low (2mm)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 44,053 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 DDJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DDJ, 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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RX51 DDJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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