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H5 ELU

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,821 mi
Last recorded104,821 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 ELU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 23 Oct 2025 104,821 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 87,322 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 68,189 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 53,647 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 45,563 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 17 Jun 2020 34,294 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 33,001 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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H5 ELU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H5 ELU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H5 ELU?

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What year was H5 ELU registered?

H5 ELU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 December 2016.

Is H5 ELU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H5 ELU shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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