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KT18 AKJ

2018 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,320 mi
Last recorded136,320 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Vito75,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT18 AKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 136,320 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2026 136,312 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Uneven Application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake Pads Appear Low

Pass 11 Feb 2025 91,374 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front washer jet inoperative, other jets provides sufficient washer liquid to clear the windscreen

check brake pad wear warning message on dash

fuel tank strap damaged but secure

Fail 6 Feb 2025 91,369 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front washer jet inoperative, other jets provides sufficient washer liquid to clear the windscreen

check brake pad wear warning message on dash

fuel tank strap damaged but secure

Pass 21 Feb 2024 63,878 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 61,720 miles

fuel tank strap damaged but secure

Fail 24 Apr 2023 61,701 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

fuel tank strap damaged but secure

Pass 27 Jun 2022 49,337 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 49,337 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 36,415 miles

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

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

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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KT18 AKJ is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KT18 AKJ, 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.

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What year was KT18 AKJ registered?

KT18 AKJ is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 June 2018.

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