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J1 MCR

2015 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

193,998 mi
Last recorded193,998 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz Vito95,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 MCR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 193,998 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

front flex pipe corroded and slightly blowing

Fail 6 Jan 2026 193,872 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

front flex pipe corroded and slightly blowing

Pass 9 Jan 2025 176,911 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Spare wheel slightly loose but not insecure

Fail 7 Jan 2025 176,805 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Spare wheel slightly loose but not insecure

Pass 11 Dec 2023 161,808 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

TPMS lamp illuminated

Pass 3 Jan 2023 147,081 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

TPMS lamp illuminated

Fail 3 Jan 2023 147,081 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing obviously incorrect (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing obviously incorrect (0.1 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

TPMS lamp illuminated

Pass 5 Jan 2022 130,116 miles

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

Offside Front tyre slightly misshapen

TPMS light on

Pass 9 Jan 2021 117,478 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 117,478 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2 cuts to the cords! (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3 cuts down to the cords! (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Correct number pates fitted before test

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread on its very outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 96,348 miles

Large underside plastic protectors fitted.

Osr tyre tread well worn.

Pass 26 Jun 2018 71,734 miles

'Correct' number plates fitted at time of test.

Large underbody sgields fitted.

Rear tyre treads fairly well worn.

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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J1 MCR is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2015 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 95,194 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 J1 MCR, 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 11 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J1 MCR registered?

J1 MCR is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 July 2015.

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