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RX51 DJY

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

193,709 mi
Last recorded193,709 miles
Recorded on13 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 DJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2013 193,709 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

tyres perished

Fail 11 May 2013 193,663 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

tyres perished

Pass 19 May 2012 188,591 miles

slight corrosion outer sills

Pass 23 May 2011 184,524 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 174,674 miles

n/s inner c/v boot split

Fail 7 Apr 2010 174,633 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear 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)

n/s inner c/v boot split

Pass 28 Mar 2009 165,393 miles

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 156,472 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 143,508 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 143,494 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 130,865 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 130,834 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all brake discs in poor condition

rear brake pads wearing low

several stone chips to screen

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 DJY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DJY, 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

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What year was RX51 DJY registered?

RX51 DJY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 February 2002.

Is RX51 DJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX51 DJY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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