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BA51 CSD

2017 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2027
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

143,906 mi
Last recorded143,906 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito86,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA51 CSD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 143,906 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2026 143,887 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2025 125,289 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 125,277 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2024 109,050 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2024 109,050 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements and Rear (0.1 (d))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended cannot check due to obstruction (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 92,839 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 92,839 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 76,822 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2022 76,822 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front & Rear (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 59,512 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 59,512 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 48,212 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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BA51 CSD is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 86,763 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 BA51 CSD, 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 9 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BA51 CSD registered?

BA51 CSD is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 September 2017.

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