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J18 ETR

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

111,407 mi
Last recorded111,407 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 ETR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2013 111,407 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 111,402 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Aug 2012 104,039 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 104,039 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 95,725 miles

Nearside rear seatbelt not fully checked - child seat fitted.

Offside rear seatbelt not fully checked - child seat fitted.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 87,095 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 86,887 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside front antiroll-bar link - upper & lower boots split.

Nearside rear seatbelt not tested - child seat fitted.

Offside rear seatbelt not tested - child seat fitted.

Pass 8 Jul 2009 79,506 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 79,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear seat belt not tested - child seat fitted.

Pass 14 Jun 2008 71,551 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 57,097 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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J18 ETR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 109,326 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 J18 ETR, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J18 ETR registered?

J18 ETR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 March 2004.

Is J18 ETR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J18 ETR shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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