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RX51 DHC

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

145,696 mi
Last recorded145,696 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2017 145,696 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres are wearing slightly low on the inner and outer edges

certain areas of the vehicle have slight corrosion

slight movement in front lower suspension arm bushes

Fail 28 Oct 2017 145,696 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

both rear tyres are wearing slightly low on the inner and outer edges

certain areas of the vehicle have slight corrosion

slight movement in front lower suspension arm bushes

Pass 22 Oct 2016

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush starting to crack (2.4.G.2)

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

front and rear brake discs are corroded but not excessive

nearside front and both rear tyres are wearing low around the inner and outer edges

nearside front door mirror cracked but still allowing view to the rear

Fail 20 Oct 2016

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part out of clip rubbing on shock (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe leaking brake pipe corroded through (3.6.A.1)

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush starting to crack (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front and both rear tyres are wearing low around the inner and outer edges

nearside front door mirror cracked but still allowing view to the rear

Pass 7 Oct 2015 141,648 miles

Nearside Front cuts on the inner tyre wall

Fail 5 Oct 2015 141,642 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front cuts on the inner tyre wall

Pass 3 Oct 2014 140,683 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Front and rear brake pads wearing thin

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Oct 2014 140,683 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Front and rear brake pads wearing thin

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Jul 2013 140,117 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 138,916 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 138,914 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

tracking out

Pass 18 May 2011 129,982 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 128,191 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 124,857 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 123,838 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 110,795 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 110,795 miles

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

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 DHC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DHC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RX51 DHC registered?

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

Is RX51 DHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX51 DHC shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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