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BD51 GXW

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2016
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

377,347 mi
Last recorded377,347 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 GXW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2015 377,347 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 343,746 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 343,715 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 326,620 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 303,995 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 290,325 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 265,507 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 265,344 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

bottom engine mounting split/worn

Pass 13 Dec 2010 252,981 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2010 252,981 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 281,727 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 281,707 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 295,184 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 295,163 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 278,221 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 258,999 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 258,994 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 239,001 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 213,175 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 176,418 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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BD51 GXW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BD51 GXW, 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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BD51 GXW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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