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KG51 KWB

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

176,316 mi
Last recorded176,316 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 176,316 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 176,292 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 173,897 miles

both rear brakepipes corroded not excessive

both side inner and outer sills corroded not holed

Fail 28 Mar 2017 173,897 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

both rear brakepipes corroded not excessive

both side inner and outer sills corroded not holed

Pass 17 Feb 2016 159,709 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2016 159,703 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2014 146,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 146,905 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 139,069 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 139,069 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 124,935 miles

rear discs starting to corrode

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 11 Oct 2012 124,916 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

front anti roll bar d rubbers wearing

rear discs starting to corrode

Pass 29 Sep 2011 116,230 miles

both front & nearside rear tyre tread wearing low

Pass 29 Sep 2010 110,350 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 23 Sep 2009 101,281 miles

nearside and offside front anti-roll bar bushes worn

nearside and offside front inner driveshaft gaiters split

noise evident from nearside and offside front top suspension

Fail 22 Sep 2009 101,277 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

imbalance evident on front brakes

nearside and offside front anti-roll bar bushes worn

nearside and offside front inner driveshaft gaiters split

noise evident from nearside and offside front top suspension

Pass 15 Oct 2008 93,803 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 85,287 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 74,344 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 57,377 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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KG51 KWB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KWB, 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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KG51 KWB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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