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38 AS

2020 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,984 mi
Last recorded103,984 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2020 Mercedes-benz Vito62,118 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration38 AS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 103,984 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Passenger (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 91,414 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 91,206 miles

Central Oil leaking excessively from engine TURBO GONE OIL LEAKING FROM EXHAUST JOINT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 72,987 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 55,031 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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38 AS is a 2020 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2020 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 62,118 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 38 AS, 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 6 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 38 AS registered?

38 AS is a 2020 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 March 2020.

Is 38 AS safe to buy?

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