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DJ51 HET

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

139,992 mi
Last recorded139,992 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJ51 HET
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

19 pass 15 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 139,992 miles

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears + nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2026 139,992 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears + nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 134,958 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 134,904 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

under body of vehicle very heavily under sealed affecting inspection

Fail 23 Aug 2023 134,904 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

under body of vehicle very heavily under sealed affecting inspection

Fail 19 Jun 2023 134,642 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated limited travel (1.1.6 (d))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside inner sill under sealed

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and covered (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside inner sill undersealed

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

all repaired areas covered/under sealed

park brake 16%

Pass 27 Jun 2022 132,484 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2022 132,483 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 131,539 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 131,516 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Sill to rear subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 129,530 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 129,530 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 127,365 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 127,335 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system Across rear axle (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 124,334 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 124,050 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 92,434 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 92,434 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded radius arm mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 92,434 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 92,434 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 92,470 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both sides sill covers fitted

n/s/r quarter has filler

under body floor areas covers in black thick black paint & inner sills

Pass 20 Mar 2014 92,434 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 92,111 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 92,434 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2010

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

differant size wheels and tyres fitted to, front and rear axles

general body condion poor

Fail 23 Sep 2010

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 117,928 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 117,928 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2008

offside side loading door does not open

Fail 1 Apr 2008

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

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

offside side loading door does not open

Pass 28 Nov 2006 80,534 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 80,534 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 17 Nov 2006 80,278 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 55,847 miles

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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DJ51 HET is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.

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 DJ51 HET, 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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DJ51 HET is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 October 2001.

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