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KG51 KVZ

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

141,069 mi
Last recorded141,069 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 KVZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2013 141,069 miles

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

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

some pley in rack ends

some surface rust on floor some wear in suspension bushes some wear in front discs

Fail 1 Mar 2013 141,069 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

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

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

some pley in rack ends

some surface rust on floor some wear in suspension bushes some wear in front discs

Pass 9 May 2012 139,005 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 9 May 2012 139,001 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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)

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 13 May 2011 135,910 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 135,902 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 11 May 2010 126,129 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 May 2009 121,524 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 121,524 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2008 112,931 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 May 2007 104,498 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 95,152 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 89,635 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 89,635 miles

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

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

both rear lights small cracks

exhaust clamp missing but secure

exhaust pipe cracked at cat

main silencer blowing not excessive

n/s mirror cracked

o/s inner c/v boot split

off side repeat flasher fading

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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KG51 KVZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KG51 KVZ, 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 KG51 KVZ registered?

KG51 KVZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 November 2001.

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