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SJ51 ZMY

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

159,124 mi
Last recorded159,124 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 ZMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2010 159,124 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 159,121 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 151,827 miles

rear axle has reinforced and "C" rated tyres fitted.

windscreen damaged ( cracked ) outside swept area.

Fail 28 Oct 2009 151,818 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear axle has rienforced and C rated tyres fitted.

windsreen cracked outside swept area.

Pass 7 Nov 2008 139,776 miles

windscreen cracked outside swept area.

Fail 7 Nov 2008 139,776 miles

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

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

windscreen cracked outside swept area.

Pass 11 Sep 2007 119,979 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2006 110,780 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 110,780 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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SJ51 ZMY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SJ51 ZMY, 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 SJ51 ZMY registered?

SJ51 ZMY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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