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BG51 YHW

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

180,009 mi
Last recorded180,009 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 YHW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 180,009 miles

ADVISE TO IMPROVE PARKING BRAKE PERFORMANCE

COOLANT LEAK FROM WATER PUMP

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

OUTER SILL PANELS CORRODED, INNER WHEELARCHES CORRODED

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 179,377 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2018 179,370 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings central sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings central sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all underside (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 179,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit down to 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 177,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 177,373 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 170,847 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 170,846 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 165,705 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 161,918 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Jan 2013 161,880 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f sill slightly corroded

o/s/f sill slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2012 156,299 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 156,393 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 149,634 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 141,992 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 135,373 miles

Nearside and Offside inner CV boots split.

Fail 16 Dec 2008 135,371 miles

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

Offside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

nearside and offside inner cv boots insecure

Pass 29 Dec 2007 128,296 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 113,135 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 106,255 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 YHW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YHW, 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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BG51 YHW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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