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BU18 WDE

2018 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

156,698 mi
Last recorded156,698 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Vito75,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU18 WDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 156,698 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 156,698 miles

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

Handbrake travel

Pass 24 Nov 2025 151,166 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2025 150,813 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 13 Nov 2025 150,685 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 132,536 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 132,515 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 122,297 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. park brake reading slightly low (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 110,252 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 99,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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))

slight travel in park brake

Pass 15 Sep 2022 85,778 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 77,094 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 77,024 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 65,296 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 61,959 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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BU18 WDE is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WDE, 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 BU18 WDE?

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What year was BU18 WDE registered?

BU18 WDE is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 March 2018.

Is BU18 WDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU18 WDE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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