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SA51 NRF

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,136 mi
Last recorded134,136 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA51 NRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 134,136 miles

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

Chassis/underbody/suspension components corroded

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

covers on sills (Nearside and Offside)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 134,136 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Chassis/underbody/suspension components corroded

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

covers on sills (Nearside and Offside)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 133,239 miles

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

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

windsceen has crack along the bottom

Fail 10 Feb 2017 133,235 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp main beam brings on indicators (1.7.5c)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

windsceen has crack along the bottom

Pass 15 Feb 2016 132,699 miles

rear discs worn

rear pads worn

Fail 9 Feb 2016 132,699 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

rear discs worn

rear pads worn

Pass 12 Feb 2015 131,593 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 131,592 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 130,855 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 130,855 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 130,198 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 129,059 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 129,057 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 128,104 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2010 126,892 miles

sill both sides damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2009 125,026 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 111,898 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 98,823 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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SA51 NRF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SA51 NRF, 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 SA51 NRF registered?

SA51 NRF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 December 2001.

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