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DG51 PKX

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

82,614 mi
Last recorded82,614 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 PKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 82,614 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Front Wipers Torn At Edge (3.4 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 May 2024 80,296 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 78,230 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 75,885 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 74,000 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 71,738 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 71,738 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 68,781 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 64,564 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 64,564 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 60,501 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 56,403 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 52,031 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 50,466 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 48,474 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 47,382 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 46,240 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 43,637 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 40,626 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 37,898 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 35,421 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 34,168 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 32,512 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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DG51 PKX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 DG51 PKX, 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 DG51 PKX registered?

DG51 PKX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 October 2001.

Is DG51 PKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG51 PKX shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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