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J28 LJD

2017 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

163,315 mi
Last recorded163,315 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito86,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ28 LJD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 163,315 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 May 2026 163,315 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2025 143,791 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 135,540 miles

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

tyre pressure light on

Fail 14 May 2024 135,540 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

tyre pressure light on

Pass 23 May 2023 126,056 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 111,645 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 111,645 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 91,385 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 72,212 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

under trays fitted

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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J28 LJD is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 86,763 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 J28 LJD, 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 9 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J28 LJD registered?

J28 LJD is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 March 2017.

Is J28 LJD safe to buy?

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