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J77 SEM

1997 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests49 (41 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate83.7%

Mileage

102,223 mi
Last recorded102,223 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito128,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ77 SEM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

41 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 102,223 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2025 101,997 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 98,578 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 94,053 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2024 94,053 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 93,855 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 91,324 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 92,660 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 89,771 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 90,083 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 88,815 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 88,815 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 89,162 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 87,899 miles

corrosion on front brake disc s

slight wear in steering rack end n/s

Fail 2 Sep 2020 87,892 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

corrosion on front brake disc s

slight wear in steering rack end n/s

Pass 18 Feb 2020 88,800 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 87,072 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 87,467 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 86,571 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 85,612 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 85,607 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 May 2017 83,347 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 83,344 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 82,395 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 82,914 miles

Front anti roll bar bushes wear

Front brake discs wear

exhaust slight leak of gases

Pass 22 Feb 2016 80,242 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 74,192 miles

both side repeaters fading

exhaust center box

Fail 30 Apr 2015 74,192 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

both side repeaters fading

exhaust center box

Pass 23 Feb 2015 78,259 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 65,830 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 74,807 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 May 2013 60,730 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 May 2013 60,730 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 72,814 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 70,405 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 54,664 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 68,682 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 68,666 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 50,779 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 64,762 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 44,067 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 61,552 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 35,629 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 56,454 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 27,506 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 52,513 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 18,980 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 12,987 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 45,830 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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J77 SEM is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 49 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.7%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 128,604 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 J77 SEM, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J77 SEM registered?

J77 SEM is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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