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KW18 SWU

2018 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,473 mi
Last recorded158,473 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Vito75,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW18 SWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 158,473 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 158,483 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 137,839 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 107,704 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 71,916 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 71,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 38,763 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2022 38,761 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 18,151 miles

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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KW18 SWU is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KW18 SWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KW18 SWU registered?

KW18 SWU is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 May 2018.

Is KW18 SWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW18 SWU shows 9 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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