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NJ21 BFN

2021 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

186,510 mi
Last recorded186,510 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2021 Mercedes-benz Vito58,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ21 BFN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2021
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2026 186,510 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake not fully releasing

Pass 19 Feb 2026 167,556 miles

Parking brake not fully releasing

Fail 18 Feb 2026 167,548 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake not fully releasing

Pass 17 Mar 2025 139,526 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 139,473 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Engine MIL active (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 99,583 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Feb 2023 58,164 miles

covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 2 Mar 2022 26,244 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 26,243 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 91 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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NJ21 BFN is a 2021 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2021 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 58,290 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 NJ21 BFN, 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 5 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NJ21 BFN registered?

NJ21 BFN is a 2021 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2021.

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