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GN51 EOR

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

121,757 mi
Last recorded121,757 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 EOR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 121,757 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch/sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle has a lot of heavy surface corrosion to suspension components structure and sub structure

vehicle has a number of welding repairs,unable to assess quality of welding or if the correct gauge of steel was used

Fail 16 Jul 2020 121,756 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch/sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle has a lot of heavy surface corrosion to suspension components structure and sub structure

vehicle has a number of welding repairs,unable to assess quality of welding or if the correct gauge of steel was used

Pass 25 Jul 2019 120,673 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicle has a lot of heavy surface corrosion to suspension components structure,sub structure and has a number of welding repairs to front inner wings,inner and outer sills

parking brake lever has very little reserve travel left

parking brake only just met the minimum efficiency requirements of 16%

Pass 25 Jul 2018 118,533 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 118,315 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s and n/s inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2017 116,623 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 114,886 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 114,885 miles

Centre Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 113,337 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 113,337 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 111,012 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 106,418 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 106,418 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 103,696 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2012 103,696 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear discs coroded

Pass 12 Jul 2011 100,719 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 100,719 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 97,508 miles

Propshaft component defective

Fail 29 Jul 2010 97,455 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 30 Jul 2009 93,659 miles

exhaust in poor condition

n/sf inner cv split

Pass 24 Jun 2008 90,111 miles

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

both inner c.v gaiters split

Fail 19 Jun 2008 90,095 miles

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

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

both inner c.v gaiters split

Pass 19 Jun 2007 84,698 miles

o/side rear outer lower seat belt anchorage bolted through seat frame and floor of van

Fail 12 Jun 2007 84,646 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

o/s inner cv gaiter split

Pass 13 Jun 2006 78,549 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 78,358 miles

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

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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GN51 EOR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GN51 EOR, 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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GN51 EOR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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