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PN51 VWW

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

116,725 mi
Last recorded116,725 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN51 VWW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 116,725 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 111,251 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 105,703 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 104,329 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 98,589 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 92,080 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2019 82,515 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 76,115 miles

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))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 76,114 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 69,170 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 60,730 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 57,064 miles

Offside Front slight corrosion under step

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

slight play both front steering rack arms

Fail 7 Oct 2015 57,064 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front slight corrosion under step

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

slight play both front steering rack arms

Pass 8 Oct 2014 53,496 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise surface corrosion under both driver and passenger door steps

wipers worn

Fail 8 Oct 2014 53,496 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise surface corrosion under both driver and passenger door steps

wipers worn

Pass 10 Oct 2013 50,034 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

both rear shock absorber covers corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2013 50,024 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

both rear shock absorber covers corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2012 45,819 miles

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

front pipe mounting missing but exhaust secure

Fail 10 Oct 2012 45,819 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

front pipe mounting missing but exhaust secure

Pass 12 Oct 2011 42,100 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r brake disc in poor condition

Pass 13 Oct 2010 37,641 miles

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

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

o/s/f antiroll bar link rubber boot split

Pass 14 Oct 2009 32,994 miles

2 rear seats fitted at time of test

light scratch to windscreen

Pass 8 Oct 2008 28,048 miles

n/s rear tyre sidewall perishing

Fail 8 Oct 2008 28,048 miles

Offside Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

n/s rear tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 17 Oct 2007 24,797 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise front pipe mounting not fitted but exhaust v/secure would think mt for similar vehicle in range possibly?

Pass 13 Oct 2006 21,252 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 21,234 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2005 17,175 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 16,582 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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PN51 VWW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 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 PN51 VWW, 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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PN51 VWW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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