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GU51 KVC

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

146,357 mi
Last recorded146,357 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 KVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 146,357 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 146,346 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 143,837 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 140,210 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 135,924 miles

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

n/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s/f tyre 3mm

wipers do not park correctly

Fail 24 Jan 2013 135,924 miles

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

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

Nearside 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 Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside 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 lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

electric windows inop

gear knob missing

n/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s/f tyre 3mm

wipers do not park correctly

Pass 4 Nov 2011 122,903 miles

n/s/f inner cv gaiter split

Fail 13 May 2011 114,577 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

chips in screen +o/s+n/s inner cv gaiters split

Pass 24 May 2010 104,961 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 92,295 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 83,347 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 71,504 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 59,272 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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GU51 KVC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KVC, 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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What year was GU51 KVC registered?

GU51 KVC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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The MOT history for GU51 KVC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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