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KF51 GVC

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

84,382 mi
Last recorded84,382 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 GVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2014 84,382 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 84,374 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 82,935 miles

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

osf seat belt noisey

Fail 19 Sep 2012 82,935 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

osf seat belt noisey

Pass 15 Mar 2011 74,594 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 74,350 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 68,188 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 61,277 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 51,079 miles

front grille broken

front registration plate damaged

Fail 18 Oct 2007 51,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

front grille broken

front registration plate damaged

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 17 Aug 2006 43,465 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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KF51 GVC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 KF51 GVC, 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 KF51 GVC registered?

KF51 GVC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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