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GA56 ETA

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,104 mi
Last recorded85,104 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGA56 ETA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 85,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just under 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm and worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm and worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 77,066 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2024

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2024

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 59,969 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 59,969 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 52,877 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 45,545 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 45,545 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 37,432 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 28,086 miles

emissions too clean to register

Fail 25 Mar 2019 28,083 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both registration plated number spacing too large (0.1 (d))

emissions too clean to register

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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GA56 ETA is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GA56 ETA, 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 GA56 ETA registered?

GA56 ETA is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is GA56 ETA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GA56 ETA shows 12 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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