MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
196,776 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust silencer slightly loose heat shield above silencer (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Central Lower Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp snapped (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear fog light inop and warning on dash
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Front brake pedel rubber wearing smoth
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides, corrosion (3.6.B.2c)
Front Valve stem seriously damaged both sides (4.1.D.1e)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Front brake pedel rubber wearing smoth
Front exhaust bracket snapped still supported
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides, corrosion (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake hose slightly twisted
Offside Front brake slightly dragging
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
front tyres wearing on inner edges
nearside front brake binding slightly
rear exhaust clamp missing
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front tyres wearing on inner edges
nearside front brake binding slightly
rear exhaust clamp missing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C16 STU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 122,711 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 C16 STU, 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 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was C16 STU registered?
C16 STU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 March 2009.
Is C16 STU safe to buy?
The MOT history for C16 STU shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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