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GN51 TKD

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

157,710 mi
Last recorded157,710 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 TKD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 157,710 miles

Nearside Lower inner sills excessively corroded in non prescribed areas

Offside Lower inner sills excessively corroded.in non prescribed areas

Fail 4 Jun 2019 157,710 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel drops away (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm mounting area . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair brakes are very imbalanced on effort . but pass . (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Lower inner sills excessively corroded in non prescribed areas

Offside Front Lower inner wing holed . corrosion .

Offside Lower inner sills excessively corroded.in non prescribed areas

Pass 21 Jun 2018 154,922 miles

Nearside Front Inner rackend very slight play

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

screen has a very light scratch not affecting drivers view

Pass 15 Jun 2017 151,441 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 151,441 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 May 2016 147,227 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2016 147,152 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure bolt missing (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure vacuum unit (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear lamp lens has slight damage

Pass 3 Jun 2014 149,198 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 23 May 2014 149,190 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 140,959 miles

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 19 Mar 2012 132,199 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2012 132,199 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 126,164 miles

Advise, minor dage to windscreen swept area.

Advise, nearside inner drive shaft gaiter split.

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 Mar 2011 126,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Advise, minor dage to windscreen swept area.

Advise, nearside inner drive shaft gaiter split.

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)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 108,832 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

corrosion @ forward sub-frame mountings on chassis bothsides

front wipers split.

Fail 19 Mar 2010 108,719 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

corrosion @ forward sub-frame mountings on chassis bothsides

front wipers split.

Pass 20 Mar 2009 95,642 miles

offside rear tyre side wall damage

Fail 19 Mar 2009 95,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

offside rear tyre side wall damage

Pass 10 Mar 2008 83,260 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 65,727 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

service light on

Pass 21 Sep 2005 46,473 miles

front brake pads appear to be getting low

n/s/r brake disc showing signs of slight †corrosion

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 TKD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 GN51 TKD, 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 TKD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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