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BG51 GBO

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,767 mi
Last recorded148,767 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 GBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 148,767 miles

Front wheel size difrent front to rear at time of test

Fail 13 Oct 2020 148,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions load rating (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions load rating (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated (4.11 (b) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2019

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 65,223 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 41,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2015

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

Nearside obligatory mirror damage

Rear Exhaust box skin corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2015

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside obligatory mirror damage

Rear Exhaust box skin corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2014

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

milage can not be read as pixel failure.

Pass 10 Oct 2014

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

milage can not be read as pixel failure.

Pass 15 Oct 2013
Pass 16 Oct 2012
Pass 13 Oct 2011
Pass 15 Oct 2010
Pass 16 Oct 2009
Fail 16 Oct 2009

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2008
Pass 5 Oct 2007 8,634 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 6,194 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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BG51 GBO 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 BG51 GBO, 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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What year was BG51 GBO registered?

BG51 GBO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 November 2001.

Is BG51 GBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG51 GBO shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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