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GK51 KOW

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,237 mi
Last recorded129,237 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 KOW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2013 129,237 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2013 129,217 miles

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

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

Rear brake pads and disc worn

Pass 13 Dec 2011 113,363 miles

Nearside front inner driveshaft boot split

Nearside mirror glass damaged

Offside front inner driveshaft boot split

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Dec 2011 113,363 miles

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

Nearside front inner driveshaft boot split

Nearside mirror glass damaged

Offside front inner driveshaft boot split

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 98,030 miles

Nearside inner driveshift boot split

Fail 4 Nov 2010 97,688 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside inner driveshift boot split

Pass 2 Nov 2009 86,140 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 74,063 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 63,464 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 53,087 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 42,847 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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GK51 KOW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GK51 KOW, 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 GK51 KOW registered?

GK51 KOW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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