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2019 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,500 mi
Last recorded116,500 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2019 Mercedes-benz Vito73,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 FY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2019
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 116,500 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2026

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 114,528 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 280,851 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 on limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 100,665 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 280,265 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 86,348 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 280,011 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 68,562 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 270,231 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 270,231 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 226,312 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 226,292 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 171,361 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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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5 FY is a 2019 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2019 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 73,117 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 5 FY, 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 7 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 5 FY?

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What year was 5 FY registered?

5 FY is a 2019 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 April 2019.

Is 5 FY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5 FY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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