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PK51 YGO

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests35 (22 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate62.9%

Mileage

152,585 mi
Last recorded152,585 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK51 YGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 13 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 152,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2026 152,558 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 27 Aug 2025 150,240 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 143,269 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Jul 2024 143,269 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jul 2023 137,099 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 137,098 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust sleeve at centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 134,891 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 129,748 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 129,748 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 126,899 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body has lot surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting tow bar rusty (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both front

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both rear

Fail 23 Jul 2020 126,899 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body has lot surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting tow bar rusty (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both front

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both rear

Pass 1 Aug 2019 125,130 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Aug 2018 123,137 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn inside edge

exhaust minor blowing middle section

Fail 30 Jul 2018 123,137 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre worn inside edge

exhaust minor blowing middle section

Pass 5 Oct 2017 116,303 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 110,103 miles

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

EML on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 15 Oct 2016 110,083 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

EML on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Oct 2015 103,762 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 103,758 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 94,057 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 85,858 miles

both front tyres perished

both front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 14 Dec 2012 81,152 miles

both front tyres have perished sidewalls & tread

Fail 12 Dec 2012 81,152 miles

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

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

both front tyres have perished sidewalls & tread

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

both rear tyres worn bald on inner edge of tread & sidewall

Pass 9 Dec 2011 76,782 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 76,782 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 75,123 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 75,120 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 73,437 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

adv the top front x member has slight corrosion

Pass 30 Mar 2009 71,967 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 70,114 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 70,114 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 67,781 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 67,781 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust box tail pipe rusty

Pass 17 Mar 2006 66,075 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

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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PK51 YGO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.9%.

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 PK51 YGO, 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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PK51 YGO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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