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Y851 GCN

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,166 mi
Last recorded114,166 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2009
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY851 GCN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2009 114,166 miles

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

o/s/f drive-shaft inner c.v gaiter split

some corrosion to both outer sill jacking-points, needs attention

Fail 10 Dec 2009 114,166 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

o/s/f drive-shaft inner c.v gaiter split

some corrosion to both outer sill jacking-points, needs attention

Pass 7 Jun 2008

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front reg plate cracked

high hand brake

near side door mirror ctracked

off side door mirror loose

Pass 27 Apr 2006 92,767 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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Y851 GCN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y851 GCN, 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 Y851 GCN registered?

Y851 GCN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 May 2001.

Is Y851 GCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y851 GCN shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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