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RX51 DFV

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

130,304 mi
Last recorded130,304 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 130,304 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 130,304 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 123,838 miles

nearside and offside sills corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2018 123,828 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside and offside sills corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2017 113,760 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 107,919 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2016 107,919 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 100,324 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 87,644 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 77,944 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 71,300 miles

offside inner cv boot split

rear discs corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2010 60,050 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 60,050 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

wiper blade started to split

Pass 4 Nov 2009 53,243 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

brake fluid level low

front pads appear low

offside rear sidelight lens damaged

offside rear tyre scuffed and perished

Pass 26 Nov 2008 45,321 miles

oil leaks

slight damage o/s/r lamp lense

slight fray drivers seatbelt

Fail 26 Nov 2008 45,321 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both sides; cv boots split around entire circumference

oil leaks

slight damage o/s/r lamp lense

slight fray drivers seatbelt

Pass 30 Nov 2007 38,292 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 32,227 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 25,752 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 DFV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DFV, 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 DFV registered?

RX51 DFV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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