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WV51 GMO

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

111,672 mi
Last recorded111,672 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV51 GMO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2021 111,672 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020

Corrosion on slam panel

Corrosion to all inner and outer wheel arches

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged On sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced No holes/week areas - still structurally sound (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All ()

corrosion to outer door panels

corrosion to outer sills

Pass 15 May 2019 249,324 miles

Corrosion On All Doors

Corrosion on Slam Pannel

Corrosion to Nearside inner and outer sills

Corrosion to Offside inner and outer sills

Corrosion to both Nearside inner and outer wings

Corrosion to both Offside inner and outer wings

Nearside rear tyre wearing on both edges and has slight damage to sidewall

Offside Front CV Boot Insecure on drive shaft - Still Preventing ingress of dirt

Offside rear tyre wearing on both edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Slight damage to Nearside Front road wheel

Slight damage to Nearside Rear road wheel

Vehicle Heavily corroded on underside - No holes/weak Areas within prescribed areas - Still Structurally sound

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All ()

Pass 2 May 2018 242,205 miles

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

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

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

both inner sills corroded but outside prescribed areas

corrosion o/s/f inner wing outside prescribed areas

Fail 30 Apr 2018 242,204 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner to outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner to outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

both inner sills corroded but outside prescribed areas

corrosion o/s/f inner wing outside prescribed areas

Pass 4 May 2017 234,479 miles

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

front wheels have damage on outer rims

rear brake discs corroded

underside of vehicle corroded in various areas

Fail 24 Apr 2017 234,463 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

front wheels have damage on outer rims

rear brake discs corroded

underside of vehicle corroded in various areas

Pass 25 Apr 2016 231,114 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 209,877 miles

front exhaust rubber missing

Fail 15 Jul 2014 209,877 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

front exhaust rubber missing

Pass 28 Jun 2013 193,498 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 193,495 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

underside rusty

Pass 25 May 2012 173,035 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2010 156,560 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 156,560 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 149,587 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)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 140,713 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 129,821 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 119,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 119,648 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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WV51 GMO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red 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 WV51 GMO, 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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WV51 GMO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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