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KM51 ZCJ

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

112,591 mi
Last recorded112,591 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 ZCJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 112,591 miles

A lot on underbody corrosion and covered in underseal

Exhaust system corroded but functioning correctly

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Spindle (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Spindle (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 110,274 miles

A lot of underbody corrosion and covered in underseal

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs heavily pitted and corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Spindle has play (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Spindle has play (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 110,274 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

A lot of underbody corrosion and covered in underseal

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs heavily pitted and corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Spindle has play (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Spindle has play (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 107,201 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber spindle has play

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber spindle has play

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Underside of vehicle covered in underseal, also a lot of underbody corrosion

Fail 3 Nov 2023 107,201 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner arch holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber spindle has play

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber spindle has play

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Underside of vehicle covered in underseal, also a lot of underbody corrosion

Fail 19 Oct 2023 107,201 miles

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Gearbox mount holed and not supported properly (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened Excess play in spindle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wing and wheel arch holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking pint and inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Holed and not supported (6.1.8 (a) (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))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened Excess play in spindle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wing and wheel arch holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake excessively fluctuating Rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front bumper support holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Furthest rear chassis member holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Rear discs excess corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

A lot of underbody corrosion

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear suspension arms heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 106,406 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 106,406 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 106,032 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 105,199 miles

Offside Front Inner gator split

Pass 18 Oct 2019 105,069 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 105,066 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 104,880 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 104,880 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 104,464 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 104,464 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 103,152 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 102,223 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 102,212 miles

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

Nearside Inner gator split

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 100,255 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 99,289 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 97,077 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2012 97,073 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 94,224 miles

O/S/F inner c.v boot split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2011 94,224 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

O/S/F inner c.v boot split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 79,158 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 79,158 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres cracking

o/s/f and n/s/f inner drive shaft boots split and showing signs of rust in joint

Pass 30 Nov 2009 71,229 miles

Propshaft component defective

cracks in rear tyres

o/s and n/s inner drive shaft gaitors split

Fail 26 Nov 2009 71,228 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Propshaft component defective

cracks in rear tyres

o/s and n/s inner drive shaft gaitors split

Pass 9 Jan 2008 54,740 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 54,740 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 47,790 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 43,790 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 37,191 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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KM51 ZCJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 KM51 ZCJ, 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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KM51 ZCJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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