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GN51 YDJ

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 YDJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2019

Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury o/s & n/s wheel arches (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner & outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner & outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced o/s & n/s (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached o/s & n/s chassis/outriggers (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle underbody severe corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2018

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' crack to o/s corner (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chips x 3 (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Mar 2018

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber split (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc corroded on inner face

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad appears low (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear discs corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' crack to o/s corner (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chips x 3 (8.3.1d)

heat shield loose on exhaust

n/s wipe jet pipe broken but sufficient water to clear screen

Pass 2 Mar 2017

chip in n/s screen

front and rear brake discs corroded

front exhaust rubber split

Fail 28 Feb 2017

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light cluster cracked (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

chip in n/s screen

front and rear brake discs corroded

front exhaust rubber split

Pass 8 Mar 2016

n/s inner & outer sills corroded

o/s & n/s rear lights damaged

o/s door mirror loose

o/s front tyre cracked in tread groves

Fail 23 Feb 2016

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

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear inner & outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort o/s & n/s (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

n/s inner & outer sills corroded

o/s & n/s rear lights damaged

o/s door mirror loose

o/s front tyre cracked in tread groves

Pass 19 Mar 2015 139,534 miles

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

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

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

o/s door mirror cover loose

o/s rear light lens damaged

Fail 18 Mar 2015 139,530 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

o/s door mirror cover loose

o/s rear light lens damaged

Fail 12 Mar 2015 139,505 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 135,468 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 126,636 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 123,016 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 123,016 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

inner cv gaiters split

Pass 22 Apr 2009 115,716 miles

os mirror glass cracked

osf and nsf inner cv gaiter split

damage to windscreen

nsf brake binding

Fail 21 Apr 2009 115,716 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

damage to windscreen

nsf brake binding

os mirror glass cracked

osf and nsf inner cv gaiter split

Pass 22 Oct 2008 112,506 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 100,170 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 100,129 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 86,594 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 69,677 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2005 69,677 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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GN51 YDJ 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 56.5%.

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 YDJ, 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 YDJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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