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KF51 GWX

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 GWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2018

Brake performance not tested Brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to nearside inner sill

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Drivers seat in poor condition

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jul 2017

Drivers seat in poor condition

Heavy surface corrosion chassis and suspension componants

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

new o/s and n/s d/gaiters fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2017

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Heavy surface corrosion chassis and suspension componants

Note: welded repairs to o/s inner sill panel

Offside Rear slight binding to wheel / brake

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

Fail 9 Dec 2016 101,150 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner seal edge (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded around lower arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

excessive corrosion to rear chassis support beam

uneven wear to nearside front tyre)(bald on outer edge)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 93,392 miles

DIY repair to exhaust and centre mounting

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

corrosion to exhaust downpipe

freeplay to steering rack end joints

slight twist o/s/f brake hose

small split o/s wiperblade

surface corrosion rear half of chassis

Fail 15 Dec 2015 93,392 miles

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

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

DIY repair to exhaust and centre mounting

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

corrosion to exhaust downpipe

freeplay to steering rack end joints

slight twist o/s/f brake hose

small split o/s wiperblade

surface corrosion rear half of chassis

Pass 23 Dec 2014 84,845 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

under van rusty

Pass 11 Dec 2012 82,959 miles

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

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 8 Dec 2011 76,011 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 69,625 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 69,625 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 67,280 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 67,280 miles

Inner Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Inner Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 63,042 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 63,042 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 59,669 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 55,550 miles

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

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

nearside door mirror cracked

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 GWX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 GWX, 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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KF51 GWX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 December 2001.

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