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X126 EEF

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

152,519 mi
Last recorded152,519 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2010
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX126 EEF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2010 152,519 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Rear mudguard insecure

Pass 18 Jun 2009 135,289 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 119,221 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 104,426 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 11 Jun 2007 104,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 97,176 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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X126 EEF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X126 EEF, 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 X126 EEF registered?

X126 EEF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 February 2001.

Is X126 EEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X126 EEF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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