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AY68 VHC

2018 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,368 mi
Last recorded130,368 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Vito75,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY68 VHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 130,368 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2025 130,363 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Illegal puncture repair (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on edge

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 102,740 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Dec 2023 80,729 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 80,725 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 62,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bald outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bald outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear brake discs lipped /pads ok

rear wiper and wiper arm missing

return spring on handbrake footbrake worn

Pass 10 Nov 2021 46,651 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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AY68 VHC is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2018 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 75,451 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 AY68 VHC, 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 8 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 AY68 VHC?

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What year was AY68 VHC registered?

AY68 VHC is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 October 2018.

Is AY68 VHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY68 VHC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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