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X801 NAM

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,580 mi
Last recorded42,580 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX801 NAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 42,580 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 42,580 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 39,792 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 37,461 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 36,378 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front/back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 35,920 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 35,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all round (6.1.1 (c) (i))

long travel hand brake

Pass 24 Sep 2019 34,539 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 33,372 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner corrosion inner sill

Fail 13 Sep 2018 33,360 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner corrosion inner sill

Pass 5 Oct 2017 32,598 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 30,696 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 30,696 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 28,902 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 28,901 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTRE SECTION (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking FUEL FILTER (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 26,801 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2013 25,497 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 24,754 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 22,800 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 19,367 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 15,800 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 13,624 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 12,138 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 9,605 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 9,605 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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X801 NAM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X801 NAM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X801 NAM registered?

X801 NAM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 February 2001.

Is X801 NAM safe to buy?

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