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N16 RYK

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

129,964 mi
Last recorded129,964 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN16 RYK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 129,964 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wing (lower part of the wing is corroded) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (Nail in tread) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust silencer (one bracket is weak/corroded) but exhaust is secure

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wing (lower part of the wing is corroded) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 120,774 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 120,779 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure Centre/rear clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Upper bush deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Upper bush deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Front bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 110,482 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 100,580 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 90,295 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 81,344 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 81,267 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 71,631 miles

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 also has cuts in it (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 64,387 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 63,337 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 50,109 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 42,523 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 35,058 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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N16 RYK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 113,200 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 RYK, 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 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was N16 RYK registered?

N16 RYK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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