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KY51 GZS

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Maroon Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

164,660 mi
Last recorded164,660 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY51 GZS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2014 164,660 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear lamps cracked no white light present

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

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

nsf inner cv joint gaitor burst

Fail 21 May 2014 164,660 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

both rear lamps cracked no white light present

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

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

nsf inner cv joint gaitor burst

osf inner cv joint gaitor burst

Pass 18 Mar 2013 162,062 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 162,062 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 160,246 miles

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

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front inner cv boots split

Fail 25 Oct 2011 160,246 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front inner cv boots split

Pass 1 Oct 2010 157,542 miles

BOTH FRONT INNER CV BOOTS SPLIT

Fail 29 Sep 2010 157,542 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

BOTH FRONT INNER CV BOOTS SPLIT

Pass 8 Jul 2009 154,136 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2009 154,136 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 148,470 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 141,547 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 141,547 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

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)

e.m.l. light on

Pass 4 Mar 2006 115,802 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2005 83,678 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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KY51 GZS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Maroon with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 KY51 GZS, 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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KY51 GZS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 February 2002.

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