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MO04 ARA

2018 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,350 mi
Last recorded163,350 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Vito75,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMO04 ARA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 163,350 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear pipes at hose ends showing corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

seat belts in rear not tested due to bed been laid down

Pass 2 Dec 2024 161,482 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 159,447 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both Sides (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Tyre obviously under inflated Front & Rear (5.2.3 (l))

TPMS Lamp illuminated

Fail 14 Nov 2023 159,447 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both Sides (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Tyre obviously under inflated Front & Rear (5.2.3 (l))

TPMS Lamp illuminated

Pass 18 Nov 2022 156,465 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 141,146 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

brakes slightly spongy

parking brake has little res travel

Pass 16 Apr 2021 111,541 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Apr 2021 111,541 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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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MO04 ARA is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MO04 ARA, 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 MO04 ARA registered?

MO04 ARA is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 April 2018.

Is MO04 ARA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MO04 ARA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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