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Y39 JCH

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,631 mi
Last recorded136,631 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY39 JCH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 136,631 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 136,068 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 135,961 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 123,622 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 115,096 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 106,750 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 104,575 miles

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

engine oil leaking

Fail 9 Sep 2016 104,541 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both side (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both side (6.1.B.2)

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

engine oil leaking

Pass 2 Jul 2015 99,357 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 98,371 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012
Fail 25 Oct 2012

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011

both rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 13 Oct 2010 795,753 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

exhaust has blow at front down pipe joint ring gasket

front discs in poor condion inner faces

Pass 12 Oct 2009 88,820 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 88,820 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 86,317 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 82,370 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 143,278 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 143,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s/r passenger door handle missing

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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Y39 JCH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y39 JCH, 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 Y39 JCH registered?

Y39 JCH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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