MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
388,514 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
advise steering rack
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
oil leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
slight play in steering rack detected at offside front wheel
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J17 WSX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 117,280 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 WSX, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was J17 WSX registered?
J17 WSX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 December 1999.
Is J17 WSX safe to buy?
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