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J17 RDP

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

267,010 mi
Last recorded267,010 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 267,010 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 264,937 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 260,926 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 191,520 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 185,146 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 177,745 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 168,637 miles

Drivers seat belt buckle cover missing but operation OK

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 168,637 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Drivers seat belt buckle cover missing but operation OK

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

Pass 6 Jan 2017 158,050 miles

OS & NS seat belt buckle covers missing ,sharp edges exposed but function of locking device OK

Fail 6 Jan 2017 158,050 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

OS & NS seat belt buckle covers missing ,sharp edges exposed but function of locking device OK

Pass 21 Dec 2015 146,805 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 146,805 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 134,843 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Jan 2015 134,843 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 117,693 miles

movement in n/s mirror

traavel on foot brake

Fail 3 Jan 2014 117,693 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

movement in n/s mirror

traavel on foot brake

Pass 7 Jan 2013 98,810 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 87,061 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 87,061 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 65,574 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 56,283 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 56,283 miles

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

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

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 RDP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RDP, 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 RDP registered?

J17 RDP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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