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GU51 KUT

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

180,414 mi
Last recorded180,414 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 KUT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 180,414 miles

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 180,408 miles

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 180,403 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens damaged (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 171,405 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 163,135 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2016 163,098 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 153,543 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

suspension and underbody corroded

windscreen cracked

Fail 15 Jul 2015 153,537 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

rear tyres perished[195/70r15]

suspension and underbody corroded

windscreen cracked

Pass 28 Apr 2014 151,982 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 151,982 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 150,041 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 147,339 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 140,219 miles

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

washer jet faulty

Fail 11 Apr 2011 140,219 miles

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

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

washer jet faulty

Pass 19 Apr 2010 132,827 miles

o/s front seat belt mechanism noisey

Pass 27 Apr 2009 123,529 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 123,363 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 119,591 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Jan 2008 119,591 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 107,936 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 107,936 miles

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 104,603 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 104,603 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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GU51 KUT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 GU51 KUT, 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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GU51 KUT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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