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X481 BLK

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

79,336 mi
Last recorded79,336 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX481 BLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2013 79,336 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both rear brake discs worn

Engine oil level on minimum

Front number plate starting to delaminate

Nearside front seat belt not tested - child restraint fitted

Offside rear light cluster lens cracked

Pass 14 May 2012 75,118 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 75,118 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres on 2mm

both rear tyres over 8 yrs old

Pass 10 May 2011 70,653 miles

2 nails in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

both rear tyres slightly deteriorating

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 7 May 2011 70,653 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

2 nails in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

both rear tyres slightly deteriorating

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 15 Apr 2010 61,092 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 52,987 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

nearside and offside front wiper blades slpit on edges but drivers view not affected

Fail 15 Apr 2009 52,987 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

nearside and offside front wiper blades slpit on edges but drivers view not affected

Pass 5 Apr 2008 43,287 miles

offside door mirror damaged

offside front inner c.v.boot split

Pass 20 Feb 2007 33,563 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 28,962 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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X481 BLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X481 BLK, 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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X481 BLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 February 2001.

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