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J28 MLJ

2017 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,501 mi
Last recorded83,501 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito86,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ28 MLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 83,501 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 29 Sep 2025 75,246 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 26 Sep 2025 75,157 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 25 Sep 2025 60,162 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 66,120 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 55,781 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 65,981 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 51,368 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 56,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 48,496 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 48,496 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 45,703 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 44,593 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn from inner edge

Pass 18 Aug 2021 35,241 miles

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 35,241 miles

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

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 37,141 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 33,360 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear just met requirements 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2020

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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 MLJ is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MLJ, 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 MLJ registered?

J28 MLJ is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 March 2017.

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