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FJ21 XLZ

2021 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,056 mi
Last recorded104,056 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2021 Mercedes-benz Vito58,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ21 XLZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2021
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 104,056 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2026 104,030 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 87,125 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 62,682 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 62,682 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65 16c (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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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FJ21 XLZ is a 2021 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2021 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 58,290 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 FJ21 XLZ, 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 5 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FJ21 XLZ registered?

FJ21 XLZ is a 2021 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 April 2021.

Is FJ21 XLZ safe to buy?

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