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GR59 ERS

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,657 mi
Last recorded82,657 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR59 ERS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 82,657 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2026 84,521 miles

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 7 May 2025 77,066 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 80,157 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 73,849 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 73,840 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Drag link end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 77,992 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 67,319 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 75,755 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 65,620 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 70,744 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 62,175 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 60,653 miles
Pass 22 May 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 18 Mar 2019 37,640 miles

Brake wear indicator showing on dash.

Fail 14 Mar 2019 37,620 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Brake wear indicator showing on dash.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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GR59 ERS is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GR59 ERS, 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 GR59 ERS registered?

GR59 ERS is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 March 2016.

Is GR59 ERS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR59 ERS shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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