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N171 WUP

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

174,279 mi
Last recorded174,279 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN171 WUP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 174,279 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 174,276 miles

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

tpms light on

Pass 24 Mar 2025 167,942 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2025 167,917 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% low effort (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2023 157,545 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2023 157,511 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2022 151,519 miles

handbrakes adjusted time of mot

Fail 4 Oct 2022 151,519 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

handbrakes adjusted time of mot

Pass 11 Oct 2021 147,209 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 147,208 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2021 143,166 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 138,577 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 138,577 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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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N171 WUP is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 89,496 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 N171 WUP, 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 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was N171 WUP registered?

N171 WUP is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 October 2016.

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