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N18 AKJ

2017 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

155,178 mi
Last recorded155,178 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito86,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN18 AKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 155,178 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Slight damage to swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 149,870 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Slight damage to swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 137,876 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2022 121,328 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 121,317 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 102,069 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 101,561 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2020 79,585 miles
Pass 18 May 2020

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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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N18 AKJ is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 86,763 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 N18 AKJ, 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 9 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was N18 AKJ registered?

N18 AKJ is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 May 2017.

Is N18 AKJ safe to buy?

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