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VX51 BNE

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

185,799 mi
Last recorded185,799 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 BNE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2016 185,799 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears and both fronts to flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint offside and nearside (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing near bulkhead (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front chassis behind bumper, both front inner wings, nearside front inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside inner/outer sill, offside sill end (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort offside and nearside (3.7.B.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

offside rear outrigger corroded

underside covered in scabby corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2015 181,653 miles

child seat fitted

slight play in inner rack joints

Pass 14 Aug 2014 170,375 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 166,239 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 166,232 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 158,879 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 144,771 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

deterioration on front wiper blades

dust covers missing on rear shockabsorbers

front brake disc worn

slight damage on o/s rear tyre outer side wall

Fail 27 Jul 2011 144,771 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

deterioration on front wiper blades

dust covers missing on rear shockabsorbers

front brake disc worn

slight damage on o/s rear tyre outer side wall

Pass 3 Aug 2010 130,023 miles

no dust covers on rear shockabsorbers

slight corrosion on o/s and n/s outer sills

very slight damage on o/s rear tyre side wall

Pass 6 Aug 2009 115,773 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 100,274 miles

slight deterioration on front wiper blades

slight deterioration on n/s front inner c v boot

Pass 13 Aug 2007 90,093 miles

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

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

os inner cv boot split

Pass 25 Sep 2006 82,201 miles

nsr brake hose splitting

osf inner cv boot split

slight cuts to nsr tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2005 70,504 miles

As previous test

Fail 28 Sep 2005 70,504 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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VX51 BNE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VX51 BNE, 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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VX51 BNE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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