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N15 EEY

1997 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

57,471 mi
Last recorded57,471 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito128,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN15 EEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 57,471 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases just before back box (6.1.2 (a))

front and rear suspension / brake components rusty and corroded

Fail 22 May 2026 57,381 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases just before back box (6.1.2 (a))

front and rear suspension / brake components rusty and corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2025 56,507 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases just before back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

front and rear suspension / brake components rusty and corroded

Pass 28 May 2024 56,228 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 53,623 miles

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

front and rear suspension / brake components rusty and corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2023 53,622 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

front and rear suspension / brake components rusty and corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2022 52,323 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 52,315 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

advise inspection/adjustment of rear brakes

Pass 2 Jun 2021 49,933 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 49,919 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Advise inspection of rear brakes & handbrake

Pass 11 Jun 2020 47,659 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 47,659 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 47,427 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 47,427 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 46,890 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play on hand brake lever

Pass 21 Aug 2012 46,681 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 45,990 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 42,960 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 42,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 38,928 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 38,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 35,656 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 35,656 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 34,764 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 34,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 33,109 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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N15 EEY is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 128,604 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 N15 EEY, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N15 EEY registered?

N15 EEY is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 June 1997.

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The MOT history for N15 EEY shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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