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DU51 EFZ

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

227,672 mi
Last recorded227,672 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 EFZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 227,672 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 221,983 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 217,210 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 212,251 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 207,862 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering arm has slight play

Offside Front Inner steering arm has slight play

general underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Jul 2021 202,285 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 197,923 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 192,347 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 181,090 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 181,054 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 171,194 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 160,883 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 149,452 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 137,545 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 124,308 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 112,253 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 100,379 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 89,295 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 89,144 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 82,007 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 79,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

offside wiper split end

Pass 10 Jan 2007 73,726 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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DU51 EFZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 DU51 EFZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DU51 EFZ registered?

DU51 EFZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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