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Y228 JJO

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

159,896 mi
Last recorded159,896 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY228 JJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2016 159,896 miles

General Corrosion

Fail 27 Sep 2016 159,895 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported Mount missing (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

General Corrosion

Pass 9 Nov 2015 146,664 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 146,644 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Both front lower (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both rear lower (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 134,375 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 126,319 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear flexible brake hoses cracking.

Fail 11 Sep 2013 126,319 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear flexible brake hoses cracking.

Pass 31 Aug 2012 119,387 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front lower arm rear bushes worn/perished

corrosion to both front jacking points

drives side seatbelt minor damage to webbing

front number plate damaged

knock from steering

n/s/centre sill corroded/holed

n/s/f side repeater lamp lens damaged

n/s/r brake pipe rusted

o/s/f side repeater flashes pale amber

rear crossmember corroded/holed o/s/r

unable to open tail gate

various corroded brake pipes

Fail 30 Aug 2012 119,383 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front lower arm rear bushes worn/perished

corrosion to both front jacking points

drives side seatbelt minor damage to webbing

front number plate damaged

knock from steering

n/s/centre sill corroded/holed

n/s/f side repeater lamp lens damaged

n/s/r brake pipe rusted

o/s/f side repeater flashes pale amber

rear crossmember corroded/holed o/s/r

unable to open tail gate

various corroded brake pipes

Pass 15 Sep 2011 111,755 miles

corrosion to both front crossmember arms

drivers side seat belt webbing worn on edges

glow plug warning light on

n/s/f headlamp pattern poor

rear body crossmember holed /corroded

unable to open rear doors

various corroded brake pipes

windscreen damage o/s/f

Fail 14 Sep 2011 111,750 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

corrosion to both front crossmember arms

drivers side seat belt webbing worn on edges

glow plug warning light on

n/s/f headlamp pattern poor

rear body crossmember holed /corroded

unable to open rear doors

various corroded brake pipes

windscreen damage o/s/f

Pass 8 May 2010 102,872 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both registration plates-front cracked-rear starting to delaminate

Pass 8 May 2009 97,567 miles

mil light/glow plug light flashing fault

Pass 2 May 2008 92,947 miles

Both inner drive shaft boot badly cracked

Front number plate damaged

Hand brake travel long

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 May 2008 92,947 miles

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

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both inner drive shaft boot badly cracked

Front number plate damaged

Hand brake travel long

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2007 88,038 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust downpipe mount deteriorated

Pass 22 Sep 2006 78,416 miles

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

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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Y228 JJO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y228 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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Y228 JJO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 July 2001.

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