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GK51 KPU

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

186,936 mi
Last recorded186,936 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2020 186,936 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2020 186,936 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 169,055 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 166,121 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 161,232 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer drive shaft gaiter has slight weepage

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

Fail 17 Oct 2016 161,098 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer drive shaft gaiter has slight weepage

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 156,531 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 151,077 miles

both rear disc's corrodid

offside rear tyer cracking on inside edge

Fail 2 Sep 2014 151,073 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 150,989 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

has injecter blowby

n/s/f mirror crackted

Fail 13 Oct 2012 150,984 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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)

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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

has injecter blowby

n/s/f mirror crackted

Fail 8 Aug 2012

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

bonnet landing panel heavily corroded

engine knocking

smoke coming from engine bay area

unable to read mileage

Pass 20 Jun 2011 147,728 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 144,066 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 140,541 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

cracks in windscreen

nearside inner drive gaiter deteriorating

nearside mirror cracked

offside front indicator insecure

offside front lights taped up

offside inner drive gaiter split

Fail 11 Feb 2010 140,541 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

cracks in windscreen

nearside inner drive gaiter deteriorating

nearside mirror cracked

offside front indicator insecure

offside front lights taped up

offside inner drive gaiter split

Pass 9 Feb 2009 129,105 miles

both rear coil springs are heavily corroded

chips in windscreen

engine oil leaks

front exhaust pipe is heavily corroded and has been welded

o/s inner cv boot split and leaking grease

Fail 5 Feb 2009 129,073 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both rear coil springs are heavily corroded

both rear shock absorber dust covers are corroded and holed

chips in windscreen

engine oil leaks

front exhaust pipe is heavily corroded and has been welded

o/s inner cv boot split and leaking grease

Pass 7 Feb 2008 116,958 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

chips in windscreen

exhaust heat shields insecure and resting on exhaust

front and rear brake discs worn and lipped

front exhaust pipe has been heavily welded

o/s/f inner cv boot split and leaking grease

Fail 7 Feb 2008 116,958 miles

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

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

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

chips in windscreen

coolent leak

exhaust heat shields insecure and resting on exhaust

front and rear brake discs worn and lipped

front exhaust pipe has been heavily welded

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/f inner cv boot split and leaking grease

Fail 8 Feb 2007 105,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/r tyre getting low on tread.

slight blow from one of the injectors.

Pass 8 Feb 2007 105,751 miles

o/s/r tyre getting low on tread.

slight blow from one of the injectors.

Pass 14 Feb 2006 94,546 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 KPU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 GK51 KPU, 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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GK51 KPU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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