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AY66 RKV

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

181,537 mi
Last recorded181,537 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 181,537 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 169,273 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 169,268 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 155,628 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 126,886 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 92,241 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s+o/s

Front n/s+o/s tyres slightly worn inner edges

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s+o/s worn on edges also cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 61,386 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S+O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S+O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2021 61,018 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S+O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S+O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S+O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 27,547 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 25,764 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 25,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (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 RKV 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 RKV, 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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AY66 RKV is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 December 2016.

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