MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,896 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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General Corrosion
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
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)
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)
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)
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
mil light/glow plug light flashing fault
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)
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)
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
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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