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Y223 JGX

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

228,934 mi
Last recorded228,934 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY223 JGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2011 228,934 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2011 228,912 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 222,220 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f & o/s/f inner drive shaft gaiters split

Pass 2 Jun 2009 210,490 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 210,062 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

drivers seat metal frame showing n/s/f windscreen damaged dash warning lights staying on rear brake pads reaching minimum limit n/s/r tyre distorted

Pass 14 May 2008 189,927 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 189,927 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2007 158,178 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 143,039 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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Y223 JGX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y223 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 Y223 JGX registered?

Y223 JGX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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