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GX51 BTY

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

121,982 mi
Last recorded121,982 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 BTY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 121,982 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2017 121,783 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 118,619 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXIBLE (7.1.2)

FRONT TYRES WORN INNER EDGES

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2016 118,619 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXIBLE (7.1.2)

FRONT TYRES WORN INNER EDGES

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2016

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure bolt loose (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Speedometer dial glass broken (6.7.2)

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear hand brake cables outer covers broken

drivers seat bolster insecure

several area's of rust / weak area's starting to show

Pass 5 Jun 2015 198,039 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 18,266 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake pipes above fuel tank

chip in windscreen outside swept area

nearside mirror glass damaged

nearside rear tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 8 Mar 2013 181,499 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 180,033 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2011 180,033 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 166,493 miles

slight play o/s/f/ of steering rack

Fail 12 Oct 2010 166,493 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight play o/s/f/ of steering rack

Fail 12 Oct 2009 147,518 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 147,518 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 123,169 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 Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 101,814 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 82,742 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2005 66,518 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Fail 14 Oct 2005 66,473 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

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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GX51 BTY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GX51 BTY, 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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GX51 BTY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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