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J17 ESP

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,729 mi
Last recorded176,729 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 ESP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 176,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Jacking point corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 173,654 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light cluster lens is cracked

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 167,623 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear light cluster is damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

the fuel tank has signs of a slight leak

Fail 30 Aug 2019 167,578 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement handbrake lever (1.1.15 (e))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear light cluster is damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

the fuel tank has signs of a slight leak

Pass 31 Aug 2018 156,027 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 156,027 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2016 148,202 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 129,163 miles

Nearside Front child seat fitted

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

no rear seats fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2014 114,196 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 114,196 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 104,851 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 104,851 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 92,324 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 92,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 79,072 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 61,722 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 48,062 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 48,060 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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J17 ESP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 121,092 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 J17 ESP, 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 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J17 ESP registered?

J17 ESP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 September 2006.

Is J17 ESP safe to buy?

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