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KW18 TAV

2018 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,567 mi
Last recorded63,567 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Vito75,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW18 TAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 63,567 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 60,937 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 60,336 miles

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth brake pedal rubber worn smooth showing metal pedal (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle o/s/f wheel rubbing on wheel arch lining (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front n/s/f wheel arch lining missing

Nearside Rear n/s/r light lens slightly cracked but not showing any white lights or allowing water ingress

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Spare tyre defective spare tyre flat ()

Fail 15 Aug 2024 60,335 miles

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth brake pedal rubber worn smooth showing metal pedal (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle o/s/f wheel rubbing on wheel arch lining (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front n/s/f wheel arch lining missing

Nearside Rear n/s/r light lens slightly cracked but not showing any white lights or allowing water ingress

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Spare tyre defective spare tyre flat ()

Fail 8 Jul 2024 60,130 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 44,200 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 44,200 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Excessive travel to lever (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 24 May 2022 32,246 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 32,131 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 32,107 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 TAV 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 KW18 TAV, 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 KW18 TAV registered?

KW18 TAV is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 June 2018.

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