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JC57 JEZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

229,255 mi
Last recorded229,255 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJC57 JEZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 229,255 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All round. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front. (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 22 May 2026 229,255 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All round. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front. (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 219,653 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 216,718 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 215,756 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 214,692 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 205,607 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 195,057 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 191,903 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' On the limit (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 191,898 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Middle door (6.2.B.1c)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' On the limit (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 183,694 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front wheel trim missing

Offside rear tyre tread depth close to limit

Play in both front anti roll bar bushes

Slight bind on nearside front brake

Slight twist in offside front flexy brake hose

Upper stoplight not working

Very little reserve travel in parking brake lever

Windscreen damaged in A zone but not obstructing view of the road

Pass 28 Jan 2015 183,694 miles

Nearside front wheel trim missing

Offside rear tyre tread depth close to limit

Play in both front anti roll bar bushes

Slight bind on nearside front brake

Slight twist in offside front flexy brake hose

Upper stoplight not working

Very little reserve travel in parking brake lever

Windscreen damaged in A zone but not obstructing view of the road

Fail 28 Jan 2014 161,460 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 161,460 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2013 138,888 miles

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Slight play in both front anti roll bar bushes

Slight play in offside inner steering rack end

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 138,888 miles

Slight play in both front anti roll bar bushes

Slight play in offside inner steering rack end

Pass 19 Jan 2012 118,974 miles

Offside front tyre worn on edge close to limit

Fail 19 Jan 2012 118,974 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front tyre worn on edge close to limit

Pass 12 Jan 2011 90,729 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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JC57 JEZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 123,026 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 JC57 JEZ, 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 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JC57 JEZ registered?

JC57 JEZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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