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W279 JPB

2000 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

163,830 mi
Last recorded163,830 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito111,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW279 JPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 163,830 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 154,050 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

both outer sills have trims fitted not allowing inspection

Pass 30 Jun 2023 151,212 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 151,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 148,175 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 146,991 miles

Both front and offside rear tyres bald to inner edge of tread

Parking brake performance poor

Rear Service brake performance poor

Fail 21 Sep 2020 146,990 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Both front and offside rear tyres bald to inner edge of tread

Parking brake performance poor

Rear Service brake performance poor

Pass 3 Aug 2019 137,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 137,681 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2017

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

Lower engine stabiliser mounting is deteriorating.

N/s mirror glass is broken.

One front exhaust rubber is broken.

Underside checked as well as possible through fresh thick underseal.

Fail 11 Dec 2017 160,664 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

Lower engine stabiliser mounting is deteriorating.

N/s mirror glass is broken.

One front exhaust rubber is broken.

Underside checked as well as possible through fresh thick underseal.

Fail 23 Oct 2017 160,566 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s front (1.7.5a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear inner sills (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear crossmember chassis (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s rear inner wing panel (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s front chassis (6.1.B.2)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower (6.1.D.1a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front shocks weak

heavy corrossion both rear chassis

Pass 26 Sep 2016 153,435 miles

Rear crossmember inner sills and chassis rails corroding

Fail 26 Sep 2016 153,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear crossmember inner sills and chassis rails corroding

Pass 25 Sep 2015 102,246 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 102,454 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 102,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside inner sill corroded through

offside inner sill corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2014 97,550 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 97,545 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 91,560 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

glow plug light on

unable to check front brake pads due to type of wheels fitted

Fail 13 Jun 2013 91,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

glow plug light on

unable to check front brake pads due to type of wheels fitted

Fail 15 Jun 2012 85,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2012 85,874 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2011 81,597 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 May 2009 105,350 miles

Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 99,046 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 91,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 80,633 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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W279 JPB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 111,462 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 W279 JPB, 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 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W279 JPB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 July 2000.

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