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YT51 NFJ

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

130,843 mi
Last recorded130,843 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2009
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT51 NFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2009 130,843 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

all steel brake pipes starting to corrode.

temp repair carried out to nearside rear lense

Fail 1 Apr 2009 130,843 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

all steel brake pipes starting to corrode.

temp repair carried out to nearside rear lense

Fail 3 Feb 2009 130,687 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

all steel brake pipes starting to corrode.

coolant low. oil level low.

Pass 26 Jan 2008 123,044 miles

bolts missing from offside drive shaft <front>

heat shield insecure.

Fail 24 Jan 2008 122,931 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

bolts missing from offside drive shaft <front>

heat shield insecure.

Pass 5 Jan 2007 110,250 miles

Front numberplate cracked but still secure and legible

Front valance heavily corroded and had impact damage, bonnet latch is sticking but secure

Loadspace fully boarded out

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

No spare wheel

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 188,668 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 188,664 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 173,105 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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YT51 NFJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YT51 NFJ, 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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YT51 NFJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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