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AY66 RUC

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

135,211 mi
Last recorded135,211 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY66 RUC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 135,211 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring light on

Fail 23 Jan 2026 135,211 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring light on

Pass 30 Jan 2025 127,442 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring light on

Fail 30 Jan 2025 127,442 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring light on

Pass 24 Jan 2024 114,218 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 114,012 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Engine oil level very low

Tyre pressure monitoring light on

Pass 17 Jan 2023 97,019 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 97,019 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear tyre has age related cracks on sidewalls.

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 93,175 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 67,793 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 67,793 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 49,819 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 49,815 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 RUC is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 RUC, 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 RUC registered?

AY66 RUC is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 December 2016.

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