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BU71 FPT

2021 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,834 mi
Last recorded58,834 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2021 Mercedes-benz Vito58,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU71 FPT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2021
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 58,834 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2026 58,609 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2025 43,649 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 40,607 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 40,607 miles

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

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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BU71 FPT is a 2021 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2021 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 58,290 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 BU71 FPT, 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 5 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 BU71 FPT registered?

BU71 FPT is a 2021 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 November 2021.

Is BU71 FPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU71 FPT shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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