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N17 DBD

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

115,465 mi
Last recorded115,465 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN17 DBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 115,465 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2026 115,465 miles

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2025 102,808 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 102,805 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 89,894 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 89,891 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 74,568 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 74,568 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 60,367 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 55,266 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 55,265 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 46,679 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 38,422 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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N17 DBD is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N17 DBD, 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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N17 DBD is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 October 2016.

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