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PY51 LLV

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

173,772 mi
Last recorded173,772 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY51 LLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 173,772 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 167,847 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2024 167,846 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 164,616 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2023 164,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 160,947 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 160,947 miles

Nearside Passenger's seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp missing all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 157,702 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 156,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 154,872 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside sill corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2019 154,870 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside sill corroded

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

Offside sill corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2018 151,301 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 148,007 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 144,664 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 144,664 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 138,178 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 132,681 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 126,265 miles

O/S/F headlight light lense is cracked

Fail 25 Jul 2013 126,265 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

O/S/F headlight light lense is cracked

Pass 26 Jul 2012 120,158 miles

o/s/f light lens has a stone chip

windscreen has a crack outside zone A

Pass 18 Jul 2011 115,231 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 113,697 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 106,330 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

The hand brake only has a small amount of reserve travel.

Pass 15 Jul 2009 106,330 miles

The hand brake only has a small amount of reserve travel.

Pass 15 Jul 2008 87,326 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 70,770 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 47,136 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 47,136 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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PY51 LLV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 110,245 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 PY51 LLV, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PY51 LLV registered?

PY51 LLV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 January 2002.

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