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Y904 JGU

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,251 mi
Last recorded72,251 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY904 JGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 72,251 miles

vehicle underside has surface rust

Pass 2 Apr 2025 72,002 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 70,826 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 70,031 miles

Nearside sill slightly corroded

Offside Front door damaged

Offside sill slightly corroded

body slightly corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2022 63,649 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill just outside prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front drivers door damaged but not excessively

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill just outside prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general corrosion underneath vehicle

Fail 29 Mar 2022 63,649 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill just outside prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front drivers door damaged but not excessively

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill just outside prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

general corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 17 Mar 2021 53,770 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front drivers door fractured around bottom hinge

Offside Rear quarter corroded outside prescribed area

Fail 16 Mar 2021 53,770 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front drivers door fractured around bottom hinge

Offside Rear quarter corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 11 Mar 2020 47,609 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 47,609 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2019 41,105 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 41,105 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 33,061 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 22,216 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 19,945 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 19,936 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 19,304 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 19,304 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 18,599 miles

2 x wiper blades small spilts

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 17,945 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 17,054 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 16,055 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 14,969 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 14,130 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 12,643 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 11,130 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 9,574 miles

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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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Y904 JGU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y904 JGU, 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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Y904 JGU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 March 2001.

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