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AY66 RCU

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY66 RCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges worn very low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jul 2026

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges worn very low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 178,296 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2025 178,290 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel very soft and spongy and almost reaches the floor (1.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 121,054 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 103,767 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 86,389 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 54,629 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 36,292 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 36,292 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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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AY66 RCU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 89,496 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 AY66 RCU, 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 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AY66 RCU registered?

AY66 RCU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 September 2016.

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