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SF51 HWY

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,665 mi
Last recorded92,665 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2009
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF51 HWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2009 92,665 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 92,037 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 79,363 miles

os inner cv gaiter is splitt

Fail 28 Dec 2007 79,363 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

os inner cv gaiter is splitt

Pass 6 Nov 2006 66,172 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 55,790 miles

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

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

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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SF51 HWY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 SF51 HWY, 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

How do I check the history of SF51 HWY?

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What year was SF51 HWY registered?

SF51 HWY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is SF51 HWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF51 HWY shows 6 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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