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B20 PLJ

2020 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,391 mi
Last recorded92,391 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2020 Mercedes-benz Vito62,118 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 PLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2020
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 92,391 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2025 106,856 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2025 106,432 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2025 92,282 miles

Nearside Front door mirror front cover missing

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre within tread

Fail 7 Oct 2025 92,282 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative light flashing and system malfunction message on dash (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front door mirror front cover missing

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre within tread

Pass 17 Dec 2024 94,541 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 84,923 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 84,923 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2024 82,409 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 74,585 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 74,583 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 76,817 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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B20 PLJ is a 2020 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2020 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 62,118 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 B20 PLJ, 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 6 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was B20 PLJ registered?

B20 PLJ is a 2020 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 October 2020.

Is B20 PLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B20 PLJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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