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PN51 VXG

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

110,234 mi
Last recorded110,234 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN51 VXG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 110,234 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 77,803 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 77,635 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 76,829 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 76,206 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 75,021 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

both front and rear discs pitted

Pass 1 Jul 2015 74,662 miles

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

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

full exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 2 Jul 2014 74,059 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

nearside front tyre outer wall cracked

Pass 1 Jul 2013 73,159 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Jun 2012 72,387 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 72,387 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 71,751 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 70,994 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 69,557 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 62,832 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 52,703 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 52,703 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 42,647 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2006 42,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 VXG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VXG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PN51 VXG registered?

PN51 VXG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 October 2001.

Is PN51 VXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN51 VXG shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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