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PK51 YGP

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,629 mi
Last recorded78,629 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK51 YGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 78,629 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 78,625 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre exhaust mountings are broken and silencer is out of alignment (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 77,746 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2025 77,746 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Seat belt anchorage loose both (7.1.1 (b))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively RECTIFICATION RECOMMENDED. (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively RECTIFICATION RECOMMENDED. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively RECTIFICATION RECOMMENDED. (1.6 (d))

headlamp beam image clarity poor. Both.

Pass 19 Feb 2024 75,959 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 75,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Front both brake pad wear indicator wires damaged / insecure

Nearside Front brake can be felt dragging when rotated by hand, further investigation recommended.

Pass 14 Feb 2023 75,352 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 75,352 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 72,088 miles

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

general corrosion.

Fail 1 Mar 2022 72,061 miles

Headlamp aim not tested fuel cap seal cracking. (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Front brakes can be felt dragging when rotated by hand, further investigation recommended.

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

general corrosion.

Pass 5 Feb 2021 69,068 miles

exhaust system badly corroded and deteriorated

fuel cap sealing ring deteriorating

slight corrosion front and rear brake discs

slight oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2021 69,068 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre / rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect condensation (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure rotating not locking in (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust system badly corroded and deteriorated

fuel cap sealing ring deteriorating

slight corrosion front and rear brake discs

slight oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2019 67,768 miles

corrosion on offside sill

Pass 15 Oct 2018 67,663 miles

middle and rear exhaust deteriorated but not blowing.

Fail 15 Oct 2018 67,663 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

middle and rear exhaust deteriorated but not blowing.

Pass 1 Nov 2017 67,659 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 67,656 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 67,129 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 65,685 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 65,685 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 62,073 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front and rear steel brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2014 62,035 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front and rear steel brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2013 57,313 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 57,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 53,711 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 53,701 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 49,429 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 42,856 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 37,193 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 33,687 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 29,967 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 25,795 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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PK51 YGP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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