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A18 SMV

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

96,314 mi
Last recorded96,314 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 SMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 96,314 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Mar 2026 96,314 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 90,216 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi pipe (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi pipe (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 85,430 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 85,430 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 79,270 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 79,270 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 74,417 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 74,411 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 69,497 miles

some areas of advanced corrosion

Pass 18 Feb 2020 65,760 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 61,560 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 58,754 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 58,753 miles

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)

noise offside rear wheel when turned

Pass 22 Feb 2017 56,176 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box exhaust in poor condition (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 56,174 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box exhaust in poor condition (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 53,656 miles

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

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

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

handbrake effort 18% (min 16%) advise further inspection.

rear brake discs in poor condition.

Pass 9 Feb 2015 51,171 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 48,100 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 48,100 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2013 45,511 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

advise front brake discs in poor condition!

advise rusty brake pipes! advise replacement!

Pass 7 Feb 2013 45,511 miles

advise front brake discs in poor condition!

advise rusty brake pipes! advise replacement!

Pass 13 Feb 2012 42,700 miles

offside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2011 39,937 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 39,937 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 36,715 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 33,338 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 33,338 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 30,420 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 27,150 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 23,369 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 23,369 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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A18 SMV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 A18 SMV, 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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A18 SMV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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