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P3 FDS

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

137,788 mi
Last recorded137,788 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP3 FDS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 137,788 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 137,766 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2024 133,089 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 130,523 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 127,348 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 124,135 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING ON INNER FACES

NEARSIDE FRONT & OFFSIDE REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

SURFACE RUST ON OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE DISC

Pass 4 Aug 2020 121,686 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT & OFFSIDE REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC CORRODING ON INNER FACE

Pass 3 Aug 2019 119,682 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 119,682 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 117,840 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WEARING & NEARSIDE CORRODED ON INNER FACE

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING CLOSE TO MINJIMUM LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

OFFSIDE REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODING

Fail 25 Jul 2018 117,840 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps NEARSIDE (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WEARING & NEARSIDE CORRODED ON INNER FACE

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING CLOSE TO MINJIMUM LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

OFFSIDE REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODING

Pass 18 Apr 2017 116,141 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 116,137 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 114,712 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 113,952 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 107,684 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2013 105,373 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2012 102,744 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 102,744 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 91,323 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 83,769 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2009 80,266 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 70,000 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 56,499 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 56,499 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2006 44,126 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 44,126 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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P3 FDS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 P3 FDS, 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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What year was P3 FDS registered?

P3 FDS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 June 2001.

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