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C16 STU

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

196,776 mi
Last recorded196,776 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 STU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2023 196,776 miles

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))

Fail 3 Jun 2023 196,776 miles

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))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 193,717 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2022 193,717 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 181,035 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 163,451 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 14,968 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 147,379 miles

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))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 139,255 miles

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)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 139,249 miles

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)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 128,364 miles

Offside Front brake hose slightly twisted

Offside Front brake slightly dragging

Pass 15 Mar 2016 118,690 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 118,690 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 108,335 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside front brake binding slightly

rear exhaust clamp missing

Fail 16 Mar 2015 108,335 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 98,855 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 81,317 miles

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)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 61,155 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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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.

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