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KF51 GVX

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

212,340 mi
Last recorded212,340 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 GVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 212,340 miles

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

oil leak and diesel 'tick'

various ares of corrosion

Fail 17 May 2016 212,340 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear rubber not attached (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare connector exposed brake wire (1.9.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed brake wire (1.9.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

oil leak and diesel 'tick'

various ares of corrosion

Pass 5 May 2015 198,271 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heatshield loose and rattling

offside headlamp has a flattened beam imiage

Fail 5 May 2015 198,271 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine chugs on tickover

exhaust heatshield loose and rattling

offside headlamp has a flattened beam imiage

Pass 9 Apr 2014 181,390 miles

Bulb not working in high level stop lamp

N/S/F Tyre cracked

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

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

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

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

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Surface corrosion on underside, N/S and O/S Sill members and on bodywork

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

Fail 3 Apr 2014 181,179 miles

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Bulb not working in high level stop lamp

N/S/F Tyre cracked

N/S/R Tyre cracked

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Surface corrosion on underside, N/S and O/S Sill members and on bodywork

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 163,687 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front and rear brake discs pitted and worn

front chassis legs rusty

rear cross member rusty

wheel arch liners fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 16 Apr 2013 163,687 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front and rear brake discs pitted and worn

front chassis legs rusty

rear cross member rusty

wheel arch liners fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 7 Mar 2012 148,410 miles

195/70 x 15C

Front tyres wearing slightly inner edges

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Offside handbrake effort significantly lower than nearside.

Offside inner CV gaiter heavily perished

Fail 6 Mar 2012 148,405 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)

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

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

195/70 x 15C

Brake fluid level low

Front tyres wearing slightly inner edges

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Offside handbrake effort significantly lower than nearside.

Offside inner CV gaiter heavily perished

Pass 21 Mar 2011 141,914 miles

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

nearside rack gaiter damp

passenger mirror cracked

Pass 12 Jan 2010 133,366 miles

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

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

slight run out front brakes

Pass 13 Jan 2009 122,838 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 115,361 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 106,659 miles

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

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

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

offside front inner c v gaitor split

Pass 19 Jan 2006 103,147 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 GVX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 110,245 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 KF51 GVX, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KF51 GVX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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