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BU18 WGA

2018 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

173,246 mi
Last recorded173,246 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Vito75,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 173,246 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 166,143 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 162,383 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside mirror casing missing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 162,203 miles

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

Front Headlamp insecure BOTH FRONT (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged MIRROR COVER MISSING (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 160,320 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 160,320 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 144,963 miles

No smoke emitted.

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 144,963 miles

Nearside Front 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))

No smoke emitted.

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 113,670 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts/Rears,recommend brake check.. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

No smoke emitted..

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall.. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 113,670 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel parking brake foot pedal.. (1.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts/Rears,recommend brake check.. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

No smoke emitted..

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall.. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 WGA is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WGA, 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.

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

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