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GF51 XYO

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,789 mi
Last recorded99,789 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 XYO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2021 99,789 miles

Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 89,352 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front sides (4.1.4 (b))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Surface rust and corrosion, vehicle structure is corroded underneath body of vehicle

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2015 86,820 miles

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

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

handbrake cable in poor condition

sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Jun 2015 86,819 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

handbrake cable in poor condition

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2014 85,063 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2014 85,063 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a 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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 78,705 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 78,705 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 68,648 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 68,648 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 62,161 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Nov 2008 59,657 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 59,656 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 51,817 miles

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

engine manament lamp/glow plug warning lamp on dash

o/s/f inner drive shaft boot split

Fail 16 Aug 2007 51,817 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

engine manament lamp/glow plug warning lamp on dash

o/s/f inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 14 Aug 2006 41,915 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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GF51 XYO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GF51 XYO, 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 GF51 XYO registered?

GF51 XYO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 September 2001.

Is GF51 XYO safe to buy?

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