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RX51 DGE

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

96,121 mi
Last recorded96,121 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 96,121 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 May 2016 90,117 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 May 2016 90,117 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 May 2015 83,809 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

cover over fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 13 May 2014 78,195 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 May 2013 73,405 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 May 2012 69,056 miles

all four tyres wearing unevenly / ns headlamp aim weak & lens slightly damaged

passenger wing mirrior damaged / ns & os sill damaged / underbody corrosion / exhaust corrosion / brake pipe corrosion / osf inner cv boot split / movement in front wheels / front arm bushes debounding / nsf brake binding/osf disc inner face corroded

Fail 11 May 2012 69,056 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

all four tyres wearing unevenly / ns headlamp aim weak & lens slightly damaged

passenger wing mirrior damaged / ns & os sill damaged / underbody corrosion / exhaust corrosion / brake pipe corrosion / osf inner cv boot split / movement in front wheels / front arm bushes debounding / nsf brake binding/osf disc inner face corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2011 65,643 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Strong advise both front brake hoses heaverly deteriorated

movement in nsf drop link / slight movement in rack and bottom ball joints / osf inner cv boot split / underbody / brakepipe corrosion / nsr sill damaged

Pass 9 Oct 2010 59,007 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear discs corroded

front exhaust mtg broken

oil level low

Pass 5 Oct 2009 55,112 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 46,839 miles

front brake imbalance of 21%

Pass 5 Oct 2007 41,457 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Oct 2006 34,700 miles

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

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

nearside front inner driveshaft boot split

offside front tyre near limits

Pass 21 Dec 2005 30,015 miles

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

nearside front inner driveshart boot split.

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 DGE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DGE, 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 DGE registered?

RX51 DGE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 December 2001.

Is RX51 DGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX51 DGE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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