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BL51 GMG

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

308,043 mi
Last recorded308,043 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 GMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2014 308,043 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 281,931 miles

underbody has been undersealed unable to carry out full inspection of some brake components

Pass 13 Feb 2012 257,790 miles

oil leak around engine

Fail 11 Feb 2012 257,789 miles

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

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

oil leak around engine

Pass 25 Jan 2011 229,032 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 200,610 miles

o/s/f jacking point corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2010 200,588 miles

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

o/s/f jacking point corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2009 170,124 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s/r tyre has a cut but not showing cords.

Pass 19 Jan 2008 155,792 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 147,077 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 145,785 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 120,204 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 120,172 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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BL51 GMG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BL51 GMG, 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 BL51 GMG registered?

BL51 GMG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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