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Y227 JJO

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

174,229 mi
Last recorded174,229 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY227 JJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2011 174,229 miles

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

n/s mirror cover insecure

Fail 4 Nov 2011 174,229 miles

Front Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

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

n/s mirror cover insecure

Pass 19 Nov 2010 166,662 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2010 166,662 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside and offside front inner c.v.boots split.

Pass 19 Nov 2009 155,440 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 155,440 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

brake warning light on.

Pass 18 Nov 2008 145,146 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 145,146 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Nov 2007 141,770 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 138,167 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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Y227 JJO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 Y227 JJO, 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 Y227 JJO registered?

Y227 JJO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 July 2001.

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