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FN66 YXE

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

174,902 mi
Last recorded174,902 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN66 YXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2016
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 174,902 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 172,187 miles

Nearside Front Upper (outer door mirror backing damaged/cracked)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (radiator support mounting bracket) (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 172,187 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (damaged/ cracked) (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper (outer door mirror backing damaged/cracked)

Pass 20 Sep 2021 140,453 miles

Nearside Front Upper (chip in windscreen not affecting drivers view)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 140,452 miles

Central Front Upper Seat belt not functioning as intended (cannot be retracted/jammed) (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (devoid of tread) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper (chip in windscreen not affecting drivers view)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (1.6mm/2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 113,729 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (slightly damaged in corner) (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 113,729 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (slightly damaged in corner) (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 84,808 miles

Offside Front Outer Non obligatory mirror damaged (backing damaged but no sharp edges) ()

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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FN66 YXE is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 89,496 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 FN66 YXE, 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 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FN66 YXE registered?

FN66 YXE is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 September 2016.

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