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J70 YSH

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

103,408 mi
Last recorded103,408 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ70 YSH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 103,408 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 97,017 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 97,012 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 92,594 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Fronts Inners Near Wear Indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp Loose

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (heavily) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

TPMS Warning On

Windscreen Stone Chipped

Fail 23 Aug 2024 92,589 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Front Cable Slack (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured Alloy Inner Rim Cracked and Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured Alloy Inner Rim Cracked and Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Fronts Inners Near Wear Indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Handbrake Pivot/Linkage is Stiff

Nearside Front Headlamp Loose

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (heavily) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

TPMS Warning On

Windscreen Stone Chipped

Fail 22 Aug 2024 92,428 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively near and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Manufacturers underguard and rear suspension covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system light is illuminated

Pass 14 Aug 2023 84,422 miles

TPMS light on dash (no sensors fitted to vehicle)

Pass 8 Aug 2022 73,385 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 73,385 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 73,385 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 64,448 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 45,284 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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J70 YSH is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 89,496 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 J70 YSH, 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 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J70 YSH registered?

J70 YSH is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 November 2016.

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