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M29 MHC

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests48 (39 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

84,661 mi
Last recorded84,661 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM29 MHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

39 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 84,661 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 14 Feb 2025 136,041 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2024 80,296 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 129,861 miles

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

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

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

Plastic covers on underside of vehicle fitted not allowing full inspection of brake pipes

Fail 21 Feb 2024 129,861 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Plastic covers on underside of vehicle fitted not allowing full inspection of brake pipes

Pass 18 May 2023 78,230 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 124,471 miles

Because there is a cover covering the front to rear brake pipes we cannot inspect them therefore have to assume they are in good working order

Fail 21 Feb 2023 124,471 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Because there is a cover covering the front to rear brake pipes we cannot inspect them therefore have to assume they are in good working order

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 15 Jun 2022 75,885 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 115,496 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 74,000 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 107,834 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 107,834 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 25 Feb 2020 98,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front brake disc dust cover loose

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 95,902 miles

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

Rear Rear sub frame and suspension components have light corrosion.

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 91,869 miles
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 1 May 2017 83,342 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 56,403 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 76,216 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 52,031 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 70,814 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 50,466 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 66,082 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 66,082 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 48,474 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 59,379 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 59,379 miles

Offside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 47,382 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 52,468 miles

fuel tank vent pipe split

Pass 15 Oct 2011 46,240 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 45,397 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 45,397 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

both front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 2 Oct 2010 43,637 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 38,163 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated

Fail 26 Apr 2010 38,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated

Pass 10 Oct 2009 40,626 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 28,562 miles
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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M29 MHC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 48 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 M29 MHC, 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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M29 MHC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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