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N16 OSS

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,047 mi
Last recorded84,047 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN16 OSS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 84,047 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 80,884 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 80,884 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 77,490 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 75,405 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 71,966 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 71,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2017 68,929 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 58,437 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 55,471 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 47,890 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 42,292 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 38,014 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 35,093 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 28,019 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 May 2008 22,949 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 17,761 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 17,680 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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N16 OSS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 109,326 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its 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 N16 OSS, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N16 OSS registered?

N16 OSS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 April 2004.

Is N16 OSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N16 OSS shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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