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PO51 RMY

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests36 (21 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

173,490 mi
Last recorded173,490 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 RMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

21 pass 15 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 173,490 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavy welding all round (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underside vehicle covered heavily with underseal + heavily welded all round

Pass 1 Apr 2025 169,332 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner + outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under vehicle prescribed areas and suspension, braking components are slightly corroded

underside vehicle covered heavily with underseal + heavily welded all round

Pass 21 Mar 2024 163,445 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front + rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner + outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under vehicle prescribed areas and suspension, braking components are slightly corroded

underside vehicle covered heavily with underseal + heavily welded all round

Pass 26 Jun 2023 155,688 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner + outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front wings corroded

under vehicle prescribed areas and suspension, braking components are slightly corroded

underside vehicle covered heavily with underseal + heavily welded all round

Fail 12 Apr 2023 155,674 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill box section marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near wheel arch marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear centre marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front wings corroded

under vehicle prescribed areas and suspension, braking components are slightly corroded

underside vehicle covered heavily with underseal + heavily welded all round

Pass 7 Apr 2022 146,467 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

underside vehicle covered heavily with underseal

Fail 21 Feb 2022 146,452 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner , front to rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer, front to rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all, front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under vehicle prescribed areas and suspension, braking components are slightly corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2021 137,365 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 137,357 miles

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

Nearside Fuel hose leaking next to tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 134,636 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Fail 4 Feb 2020 134,591 miles

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill / jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill near suspension trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 131,432 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 131,432 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 127,101 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 127,017 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 114,587 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 121,377 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear shock absorber weak

Pass 3 Feb 2016 118,144 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 115,726 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2014 115,726 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside 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 29 Nov 2013 110,343 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 110,343 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 7 Nov 2012 104,435 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 104,435 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 92,395 miles

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

n/s/f tyre is perished

o/s/r tyre is perished

Fail 1 Nov 2011 92,394 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

n/s/f tyre is perished

o/s/r tyre is perished

Pass 17 Nov 2010 92,286 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 92,286 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

glow plug light on

o/s/f inner cv boot split

offside wiper

Pass 19 Oct 2009 87,953 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 87,953 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 79,237 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 79,227 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 68,381 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Oct 2007 68,381 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 58,777 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 48,441 miles

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

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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PO51 RMY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 PO51 RMY, 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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PO51 RMY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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