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SP51 BBN

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,295 mi
Last recorded75,295 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2010
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 BBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2010 75,295 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 75,295 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside wing mirror cracked

van fitted with standard car wheels and tyres

Pass 17 Jan 2008 74,184 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

ordinary car tyres fitted on van

Fail 14 Jan 2008 74,183 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

handbrake lever slightly high

ordinary car tyres fitted on van

Pass 17 Jan 2007 58,964 miles

0/s handbrake cable slow returning

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 47,416 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 47,416 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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SP51 BBN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SP51 BBN, 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 SP51 BBN registered?

SP51 BBN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is SP51 BBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP51 BBN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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