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FG18 VAF

2018 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

221,466 mi
Last recorded221,466 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Vito75,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG18 VAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 221,466 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 221,451 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 216,431 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 202,836 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 202,834 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 175,016 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 175,010 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 171,912 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 158,764 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 78,961 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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FG18 VAF is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FG18 VAF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG18 VAF registered?

FG18 VAF is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 June 2018.

Is FG18 VAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG18 VAF shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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