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J22 ELS

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

200,143 mi
Last recorded200,143 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ22 ELS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 200,143 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Vehicle underbody undersealed

Fail 7 Nov 2025 200,143 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Vehicle underbody undersealed

Pass 9 Nov 2024 197,656 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Under body is covered with underseal

Pass 4 Nov 2023 189,087 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under body is covered with underseal

Pass 25 Oct 2022 177,988 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 168,423 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2021 168,373 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture To Flexible (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture To Flexible (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 162,673 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 7 Nov 2020 162,671 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 12 Jul 2019 155,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 147,909 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 143,717 miles

both front inner sills unsealed

Pass 11 Jun 2015 129,445 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Apr 2014 123,592 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 109,782 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 101,563 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 88,667 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 117,736 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 117,736 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 55,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 55,365 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 42,996 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 33,818 miles

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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J22 ELS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J22 ELS, 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 J22 ELS registered?

J22 ELS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 April 2004.

Is J22 ELS safe to buy?

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