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BU18 VZB

2018 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

59,773 mi
Last recorded59,773 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Vito75,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU18 VZB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 59,773 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 55,053 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 94,749 miles

All Tyres Walls Slightly Cracking

Fail 14 Sep 2023 50,354 miles

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

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

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

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

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

All Tyres Walls Slightly Cracking

Pass 5 Sep 2022 44,796 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 44,796 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2021 35,314 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 35,314 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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BU18 VZB is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BU18 VZB, 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

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What year was BU18 VZB registered?

BU18 VZB is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is BU18 VZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU18 VZB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BU18 VZB have outstanding finance?

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