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160D501

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

224,222 mi
Last recorded224,222 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration160D501
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 224,222 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 224,222 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 207,599 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 207,599 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 207,264 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 187,314 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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160D501 is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 119,633 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 160D501, 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 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 160D501 registered?

160D501 is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 July 2011.

Is 160D501 safe to buy?

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