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BU18 WYZ

2018 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

183,133 mi
Last recorded183,133 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Vito75,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 183,133 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2024 152,584 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 149,882 miles

Front exhaust flexi slightly deteriated

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrodded and slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrodded and slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 May 2023 149,882 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction dpf warning light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer tyre wall 195 65 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding un able to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding un able to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front exhaust flexi slightly deteriated

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrodded and slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush creaking (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front tyre pressure low

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrodded and slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush creaking (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front tyre pressure low

parking brake warning light on dash

Pass 30 Mar 2022 128,501 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 128,501 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.mm and worn on outer edges and worn on outer walls badly (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

parking brake travel near limits of no reserve advise adjustment/repair

Pass 25 Mar 2021 94,041 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 94,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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 WYZ 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 WYZ, 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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What year was BU18 WYZ registered?

BU18 WYZ is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 March 2018.

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