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PJ18 XED

2018 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

241,674 mi
Last recorded241,674 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Vito75,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ18 XED
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 241,674 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both. (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2026 241,674 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both. (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2025 230,597 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light BOTH. (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 223,398 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.68mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 223,390 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lamp lens broken but not showing white light to rear

Offside Rear Parking brake performance poor

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.68mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 186,062 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 186,062 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 152,134 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 116,304 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 116,304 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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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PJ18 XED is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2018 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 75,451 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 PJ18 XED, 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 8 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 PJ18 XED registered?

PJ18 XED is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 June 2018.

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