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J55 EWL

2020 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,940 mi
Last recorded56,940 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2020 Mercedes-benz Vito62,118 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 EWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 56,940 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2026 56,691 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 40,688 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 30,338 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 25,356 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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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J55 EWL is a 2020 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2020 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 62,118 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 J55 EWL, 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 6 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J55 EWL registered?

J55 EWL is a 2020 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 May 2020.

Is J55 EWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J55 EWL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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