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X435 FKJ

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

198,584 mi
Last recorded198,584 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX435 FKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 198,584 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

body corroded

exhaust corroded

fuel hose perished into fuel rail

n/s/f drive shaft bolt missing

n/s/f upper windscreen has damaged but not within a swept area or restricting drivers view

oil leak

vehicle underside corroded in perscribed areas but not excessive at time of test

Fail 28 Aug 2015 198,560 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported centre dash area (1.9.2a)

Fuel pipe leaking under bonnet going to the fuel rail (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner chassis rail/body (5.2.6)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

body corroded

exhaust corroded

n/s/f drive shaft bolt missing

n/s/f upper windscreen has damaged but not within a swept area or restricting drivers view

vehicle underside corroded in perscribed areas but not excessive at time of test

Pass 29 Jul 2014 196,133 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 196,129 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 191,251 miles

screen cracked not in drivers vision

Pass 8 Jun 2012 180,147 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 167,697 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 155,700 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 84,637 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 84,604 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 73,782 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 58,916 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 45,835 miles

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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X435 FKJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X435 FKJ, 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 X435 FKJ registered?

X435 FKJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 February 2001.

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