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PJ51 EWA

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

59,715 mi
Last recorded59,715 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ51 EWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2025 59,715 miles

Central Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting As marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed Excessive amount of black smoke during acceleration (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam Head lamp on main beam is affected by offside front main beam light (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting As marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting As marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting As marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Chassis, suspension components, sub frame, rear axle, brakes and fuel lines corroded - Also covered in grease material obstructing full inspection

Glow plugs light on

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 56,804 miles

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle underbody covered in underseal preventing view to vehicle structure however upon inspection condition is satisfactory

Pass 2 Oct 2023 56,793 miles

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under body and susension areas covered in under seal reducing visibility but strength and rigidity is not reduced

Pass 1 Mar 2021 54,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Sillscorroded

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Inner Sills corroded

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Panel lower corroded between chassis ends

Pass 19 Feb 2020 53,999 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Sills corrded

Offside Inner sills corroded

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 51,451 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))

Nearside Inner sills corroded front to back

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

Offside Inner sills corroded front to back

Pass 27 Feb 2018 49,655 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside inner sill corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2018 49,455 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside inner sill corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2017 47,301 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Inner sill corroded front to rear

Offside Inner sill corroded front to rear

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 45,372 miles

Nearside Inner sills corrodid

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

Offside Inner sills corrodid

Rear Exhaust rear section slightly corrodid

Pass 28 Feb 2015 43,666 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 41,296 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 41,296 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 38,296 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 38,270 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 35,544 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 33,104 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 30,659 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 28,304 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 28,304 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 25,946 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 22,683 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 19,685 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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PJ51 EWA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 PJ51 EWA, 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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PJ51 EWA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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