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WV51 PVJ

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

145,055 mi
Last recorded145,055 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV51 PVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 145,055 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light wing - lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner sill corroded

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corroded within 30cm of suspension mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner sill corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corroded within 30cm of suspension mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 145,055 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light wing - lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner sill corroded

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corroded within 30cm of suspension mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner sill corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corroded within 30cm of suspension mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 129,993 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all floor pan covered by black paint (under body stone chip)

Pass 17 Nov 2022 113,450 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 111,232 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 103,241 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 90,703 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 89,202 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 88,444 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 85,960 miles

advise both front tyres have age cracking to sidewalls.

Fail 23 Jun 2016 85,952 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt slightly seeping grease (2.5.C.1a)

advise both front tyres have age cracking to sidewalls.

Pass 25 Jun 2015 85,137 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 85,136 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 84,351 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 84,349 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear handbrake reading 170-not locking. offside rear handbrake reading 70-not locking.Both the rear brake discs badly corroded.

Pass 2 Jul 2013 83,951 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 83,556 miles

may still require new brake calipher(s)on the next mot test,if faults still evident on test.

Fail 1 Jun 2012 83,556 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

34% front brake imbalance,offside front brake calipher sticking.pulse on offside front brake.

Pass 17 Jun 2011 82,701 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 81,732 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2010 81,731 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear wiper wiper blade rubbers worn/hard.heavy corrosion forming on lower sills,doors,underside.

Pass 10 Aug 2009 80,577 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2009 80,559 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 78,400 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 75,989 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 73,311 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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WV51 PVJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 WV51 PVJ, 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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WV51 PVJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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