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GV51 WBK

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

111,114 mi
Last recorded111,114 miles
Recorded on7 May 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 WBK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 7 May 2022 111,114 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 106,928 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 101,539 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2020 101,539 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Dec 2019 101,506 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2019 101,464 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2018 96,730 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear wheel arches and inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 92,181 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 91,669 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 91,669 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 90,690 miles

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

nearside rear tyre low in pressure

service brake efficiency just met min legal limit

steering rack inner joints have slight play

Fail 26 Nov 2015 90,767 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters blue letters and shadowed (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired fitted on the wrong side (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired fitted on the wrong side (2.4.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

nearside rear tyre low in pressure

service brake efficiency just met min legal limit

steering rack inner joints have slight play

Fail 28 Nov 2014 87,462 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front discs worn and rear discs worn

front exhaust bracket broken

front pads low

nearside rear and nearside front tyres close to limits

wheel arches starting to rust

Pass 28 Nov 2014 87,462 miles

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

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

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

front discs worn and rear discs worn

front exhaust bracket broken

front pads low

nearside rear and nearside front tyres close to limits

wheel arches starting to rust

Pass 7 Nov 2013 82,853 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 82,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 78,302 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 78,302 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 70,367 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 63,123 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 56,386 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 47,321 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 41,720 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2006 35,250 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 29,741 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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GV51 WBK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 GV51 WBK, 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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GV51 WBK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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