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GV51 WBM

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

122,189 mi
Last recorded122,189 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 WBM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 122,189 miles

Both rear brakes have corrosion

Glow plug lamp illuminated

NSR inner wheel arch has corrosion

Offside Front Jacking point has corrosion

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Aug 2018 122,187 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced X member as marked on both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Sep 2017 114,924 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Sep 2017

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)

Offside 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Aug 2016 105,164 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 103,707 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 100,834 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Water leak from front of engine

Fail 3 Sep 2014 100,834 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Water leak from front of engine

Pass 27 Apr 2013 96,017 miles

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

Inner rack end have slight play

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

Play in steering

Fail 23 Apr 2013 96,016 miles

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

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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 Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Inner rack end have slight play

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

Play in steering

Pass 18 Apr 2012 89,759 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2011 84,191 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 84,191 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 79,403 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 74,712 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 70,089 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 63,708 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 57,553 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 57,553 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 WBM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WBM, 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 WBM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 December 2001.

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