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CN51 GYS

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

85,692 mi
Last recorded85,692 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 GYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2018 85,692 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

spare wheel bracket is corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2016 84,727 miles

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

Front steering arms slight play

bonnet/retaining device corroded

centre-to-rear exhaust corroded

engine oil leak

spare tyre defective

underbody surface corrosion e.g chassis & wheel arches

Fail 1 Nov 2016 84,720 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

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

Front steering arms slight play

bonnet/retaining device corroded

centre-to-rear exhaust corroded

engine oil leak

spare tyre defective

underbody surface corrosion e.g chassis & wheel arches

Pass 10 Nov 2015 83,746 miles

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

n/s/f jacking point holed

o/s/f outer sill corroded

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/r brake disc rusty

some play in inner joints of n/s steering rack

van is very rusty

Fail 10 Nov 2015 83,746 miles

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

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

n/s/f jacking point holed

o/s/f outer sill corroded

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/r brake disc rusty

some play in inner joints of n/s steering rack

van is very rusty

Pass 28 Oct 2014 82,520 miles

o/s/r brake disc very rusty

rear ex has been welded

van is rusty

Fail 24 Oct 2014 82,518 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

o/s/r brake disc very rusty

rear ex has been welded

van is rusty

Pass 29 Oct 2013 80,749 miles

n/s/f jacking point corroded

n/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/f jacking point corroded

o/s/r brake disc rusty

Fail 28 Oct 2013 80,746 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

n/s/f jacking point corroded

n/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/f jacking point corroded

o/s/r brake disc rusty

Pass 30 Oct 2012 78,668 miles

van going rusty

Pass 28 Oct 2011 76,346 miles

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

both sides front inner drive shaft gaiters split

Pass 29 Oct 2010 73,874 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

small chip in screen

Pass 28 Oct 2009 71,641 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2009 71,614 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 69,640 miles

drivers wiper split

Pass 30 Oct 2007 67,368 miles

rear brake pds wearing thin

Pass 25 May 2006 662,655 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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CN51 GYS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CN51 GYS, 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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CN51 GYS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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