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DE18 DXJ

2018 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

159,598 mi
Last recorded159,598 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Vito75,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE18 DXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 159,598 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2026 159,588 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2025 154,568 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired rubber boot on piston split (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 154,568 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired rubber boot on piston split (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge of tread low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 149,265 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 149,265 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre very close to side wall 195/65/16C 104/102r

Pass 18 Sep 2023 141,677 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 132,664 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2022 132,664 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 122,220 miles

Under trays fitted

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 120,926 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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DE18 DXJ is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2018 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 75,451 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 DE18 DXJ, 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 8 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DE18 DXJ registered?

DE18 DXJ is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 March 2018.

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