MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,254 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases holed in pipe next to broken bracket (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort NOT WORKING (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort NOT WORKING (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel NOT WORKING (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (2.4.C.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin WILL NEED ATTENTION VERY SOON (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Speedometer dial glass slightly damaged (6.7.2)
body corrossion front and rear and on underbody
drivers seat base poor condition
windscreen cracked o/s top corner not affecting drivers view
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Brake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Brake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Wipers deteriorated.
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
offside front inner driveshaft gaiter split
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WV51 GRZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 WV51 GRZ, 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 GRZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 November 2001.
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