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X123 RAD

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,626 mi
Last recorded151,626 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX123 RAD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2015 151,626 miles

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

Oil leak

front number plate poor condition

front spring top bearings poor operation

n/s/r number plate lamp poorly secured

o/s/f door check strap poor condition

rear brake discs advanced corrosion

rear brake pads appear low

Fail 9 Jan 2015 151,626 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion hole n/s/f not in prescribed area

front number plate poor condition

front spring top bearings poor operation

n/s/r number plate lamp poorly secured

o/s/f door check strap poor condition

rear brake discs advanced corrosion

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 15 Jan 2014

odometer not illuminated

1 of 2 rear exhaust rubbers missing

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

Oil leak

both inner & outer sills weak due to corrosion

front number plate poor & cracked

glowplug light on

n/s front under sill corrosion hole not in prescribed area

o/s sliding door handle missing

power steering feels slightly poor

rear brake discs poor

rear cross member weak due to corrosion

rear load area laiden

slight judder rear brakes

Fail 14 Jan 2014

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

1 of 2 rear exhaust rubbers missing

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

Oil leak

both inner & outer sills weak due to corrosion

front number plate poor & cracked

glowplug light on

n/s front under sill corrosion hole not in prescribed area

o/s sliding door handle missing

odometer not illuminated

power steering feels slightly poor

rear brake discs poor

rear cross member weak due to corrosion

rear load area laiden

slight judder rear brakes

Pass 18 Jan 2013 157,626 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both sills & under sills weak

front number plate cracked

heater plug light on

n/s front tyre low tread on inner edge

n/s front under sill corrosion hole not in prescribed area

no illumination for speedo

rear door handle poorly secured

rear load area laiden

Fail 18 Jan 2013 157,627 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both sills & under sills weak

front number plate cracked

heater plug light on

n/s front tyre low tread on inner edge

n/s front under sill corrosion hole not in prescribed area

no illumination for speedo

rear door handle poorly secured

rear load area laiden

Pass 19 Jan 2012

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both sills & under sills weak

front & rear brake discs poor

front & rear exhaust blowing slightly

heater plug light on

n/s front undersill corrosion hole not in prescribed area

n/s headlight poor pattern

oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2011 151,626 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2011 154,626 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 121,379 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 121,362 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 114,273 miles

nearside+offside front inner drive sharft boots are split.

Pass 9 Mar 2007 97,703 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 86,214 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 86,195 miles

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

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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)

offside and nearside rear disc's corroded.

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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X123 RAD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X123 RAD, 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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X123 RAD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 February 2001.

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