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X735 EFJ

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,912 mi
Last recorded65,912 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX735 EFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 65,912 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 65,907 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch rear of front wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis by sub frame mount, in front wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 62,908 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 60,836 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 May 2019 60,836 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced in front of wheel by sub frame mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced in front of wheel by sub frame mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 May 2018 58,354 miles

Fuel hose slightly damaged shroud around fuel filler corroded (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded body to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded body to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded several places (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 55,063 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded body to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion out riggers on rear valance badly corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded corroded in several places (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded body to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion out riggers on the rear valance badly corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded corroded in several places (3.6.B.2c)

general corrosion around the rear underneath vehicle

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the inner shoulder right on the limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2015 52,354 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 30 May 2015 52,354 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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)

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

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

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 49,099 miles

All tyres close to wear limit

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 49,099 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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)

All tyres close to wear limit

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 May 2013 46,323 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 40,911 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 38,330 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 29,938 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight play in offside steering rack arm

Pass 12 Sep 2008 20,549 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 17,369 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2006 15,692 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 15,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2005 13,775 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 13,775 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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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X735 EFJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X735 EFJ, 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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X735 EFJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 February 2001.

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