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J9 HCL

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

174,556 mi
Last recorded174,556 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 HCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 174,556 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 168,175 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2022
Fail 2 Sep 2022

Brake performance not tested due to brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system brake pipe (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected under sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2021

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))

Fail 26 Aug 2021

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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 1 Sep 2020 152,323 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 152,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 149,862 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 149,862 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working main (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working dip (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 147,493 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill coroded

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 144,411 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2017 144,411 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill holed (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 May 2016 141,062 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outter sil (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion outter sil (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 137,831 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Apr 2015 137,831 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 134,695 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2014 134,695 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 132,880 miles

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 129,479 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 127,139 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 127,135 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 119,714 miles

corrosion present on exhaust

corrosion present on front brake discs

corrosion present on rear brake discs

nearside front inner cv boot split

nearside rear brake flexi hose outer rubber case cracking

Fail 18 Oct 2010 119,714 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

corrosion present on exhaust

corrosion present on front brake discs

corrosion present on rear brake discs

nearside front inner cv boot split

nearside rear brake flexi hose outer rubber case cracking

Pass 30 Oct 2009 114,721 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Oct 2009 117,421 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 113,031 miles

front wiper blades split

Fail 21 Oct 2008 113,031 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front wiper blades split

Pass 10 Sep 2007 106,494 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight damage to nearside door mirror

Pass 5 Oct 2006 89,195 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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J9 HCL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 112,214 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 J9 HCL, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J9 HCL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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