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Y215 JGX

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

92,195 mi
Last recorded92,195 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY215 JGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 92,195 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 90,909 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 89,600 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 88,348 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 88,339 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2014 81,759 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 81,759 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 79,387 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 79,387 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 77,854 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 77,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 73,094 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 64,172 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2009 61,063 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 61,063 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 57,384 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 54,418 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside front inner cv boot split

Pass 1 Aug 2006 51,582 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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Y215 JGX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 112,214 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y215 JGX, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y215 JGX registered?

Y215 JGX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 May 2001.

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