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GF51 XZX

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

173,482 mi
Last recorded173,482 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 XZX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 173,482 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Surface corrosion underside &c..

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside outer sill / n/s front outer wheelarch / o/s front inner wing / wheelarch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 May 2022 173,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Surface corrosion underside &c..

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside outer sill / n/s front outer wheelarch / o/s front inner wing / wheelarch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 172,890 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Corrosion front ends of n/s & o/s inner wings

Exhaust noisy Non-standard system (8.1.1 (a))

Extensive surface corrosion sills / inner sills / underside &c..

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s & O/s main D - Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front tyres different size to rear

Indicator switch faulty intermittent fault on nearside flasher operation (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2019 172,890 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion front ends of n/s & o/s inner wings

Exhaust noisy Non-standard system (8.1.1 (a))

Extensive surface corrosion sills / inner sills / underside &c..

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s & O/s main D - Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front tyres different size to rear

Indicator switch faulty intermittent fault on nearside flasher operation (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 172,872 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 169,327 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2018 169,304 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 164,877 miles

Both rear disc brakes backplates removed badly leaving sharp parts exposed

Corrosion at usual places for this type and age of vehicle

Excessive corrosion at off side front jacking point

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 May 2016 163,869 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 163,858 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

emissions not done due to exhaust condition

injector leaking / blowing

Pass 11 Nov 2014 159,492 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 154,855 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 14,466 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 14,466 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 132,681 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 132,673 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 123,265 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 113,225 miles

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

drivers door check strap loose

Pass 8 Oct 2008 98,190 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 98,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 85,892 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 85,885 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 71,370 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2005 51,596 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 XZX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 XZX, 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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GF51 XZX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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