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GJ51 JWY

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

118,558 mi
Last recorded118,558 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 JWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 118,558 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 112,520 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering rack joint has slight play

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil macpherson strut (2.7.3)

Nearside Front indicator lense damaged

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

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

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

crack in drivers side of windscreen

exhaust centre silencer rear mount missing

stonechips to windscreen

Fail 10 Nov 2015 112,520 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Inner steering rack joint has slight play

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil macpherson strut (2.7.3)

Nearside Front indicator lense damaged

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

crack in drivers side of windscreen

exhaust centre silencer rear mount missing

Pass 5 Dec 2014 110,489 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Nov 2014 110,487 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 100,551 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 84,570 miles

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN DOWN TO LEGAL LIMIT ON INNER EDGE

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

corrosion to both front outer sills

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

offside rear road wheel inner bead rim distorted

offside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 29 Oct 2012 84,570 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)

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

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN DOWN TO LEGAL LIMIT ON INNER EDGE

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

corrosion to both front outer sills

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

offside rear road wheel inner bead rim distorted

offside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

vehicle emits a higher than normal level on white smoke but is not excessive

Fail 30 Sep 2011 76,787 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 76,787 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 64,733 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 61,883 miles

rear brake discs pitted slightly

Fail 14 Jan 2010 61,883 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

rear brake discs pitted slightly

Pass 14 Jan 2009 56,217 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 45,680 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 37,423 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 29,224 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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GJ51 JWY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GJ51 JWY, 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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GJ51 JWY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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