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J999 JBG

2002 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

197,845 mi
Last recorded197,845 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito110,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ999 JBG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2016 197,845 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 184,959 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 184,156 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 172,833 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 167,029 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 159,444 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 159,444 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 151,172 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 134,909 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 126,556 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 126,556 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 117,791 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 100,159 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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J999 JBG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 110,245 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 J999 JBG, 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 24 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 J999 JBG registered?

J999 JBG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 May 2002.

Is J999 JBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J999 JBG shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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