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SJ15 JDH

2015 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

145,461 mi
Last recorded145,461 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz Vito95,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ15 JDH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 145,461 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 137,325 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2023 137,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 126,392 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe protective coating swollen (1.1.11 (c))

factory under tray fitted preventing inspection

Fail 14 Jul 2022 126,391 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe protective coating swollen (1.1.11 (c))

factory under tray fitted preventing inspection

Pass 28 Jul 2021 110,644 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 93,241 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 77,613 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 77,613 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front brake caliper slide pins corroded and seized

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 61,197 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 60,918 miles

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

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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SJ15 JDH is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2015 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 95,194 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 SJ15 JDH, 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 11 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SJ15 JDH registered?

SJ15 JDH is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 July 2015.

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