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EU51 EVM

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Maroon Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

92,646 mi
Last recorded92,646 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU51 EVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 92,646 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from joint at centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced plus o/side box sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 92,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 92,247 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced plus o/side inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 91,977 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced plus o/side inner sills near mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 91,604 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill near mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill is near mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 91,274 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near suspension mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near suspension mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

n/side rear tyre has cracks in the side walls plus worn on inner

Fail 3 Feb 2021 91,274 miles

Emissions not tested due to the condition of the exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from back pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill and jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced box section behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near suspension mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near suspension mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

n/side rear tyre has cracks in the side walls plus worn on inner

screw in n/side front tyre

Pass 22 Nov 2019 90,908 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 90,654 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 90,654 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 90,146 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 83,024 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 78,843 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has crack that affects view of the bonnet.

Pass 17 Mar 2014 72,101 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 65,126 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Feb 2013 65,126 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 58,484 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 54,651 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Feb 2011 54,651 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 51,303 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 45,800 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 38,060 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 32,420 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 26,536 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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EU51 EVM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Maroon with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EU51 EVM, 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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EU51 EVM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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