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FA15 VTU

2015 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,444 mi
Last recorded185,444 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz Vito95,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA15 VTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2015
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 185,444 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2025 180,568 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 174,372 miles

Nearside DTR lamp inoperative

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 16 Oct 2024 174,372 miles

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside DTR lamp inoperative

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2023 161,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2023 161,475 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre clamp rusted through (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 153,185 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2022 153,096 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside daytime running light not working

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 146,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 137,498 miles

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

Offside Front Inner steering

Pass 24 Jun 2019 134,718 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front slight bind on brake

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 111,401 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing

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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FA15 VTU is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2015 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 95,194 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 FA15 VTU, 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 11 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FA15 VTU registered?

FA15 VTU is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 July 2015.

Is FA15 VTU safe to buy?

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