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N22 RCE

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

88,580 mi
Last recorded88,580 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN22 RCE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 88,580 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2026 106,890 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre cuts to sidewall

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

Fail 22 Apr 2026 88,569 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 May 2025 103,769 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 81,850 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread DAMAGED (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread DELAMINATED (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 89,669 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive between engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 89,669 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive between engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 76,395 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 76,385 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275/35/20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2023 69,394 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 85,248 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective X2 (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Apr 2022 64,812 miles

Offside Front inner track rod has play

Fail 30 Apr 2022 64,802 miles

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

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

Offside Front inner track rod has play

Pass 1 Sep 2021 79,022 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 2x mountings corroded away from exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 79,022 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 2x mountings corroded away from exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 60,634 miles

Nail in N/S front Tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2020 73,195 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 56,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2019 66,247 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective DPF Pipe support corroded away , system still sound.. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 50,885 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 55,711 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 55,711 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure silencer clamp missing system loose (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure rear silencer clamp corroed away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the maximum permitted axle weight (5.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the maximum permitted axle weight (5.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 43,452 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 43,452 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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N22 RCE is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 N22 RCE, 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 N22 RCE registered?

N22 RCE is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 March 2016.

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