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OY71 VZA

2021 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2027
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

160,158 mi
Last recorded160,158 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2026
Typical for 2021 Mercedes-benz Vito58,290 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY71 VZA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2021
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2026 160,158 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2026 160,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2025 151,994 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2025 151,991 miles

Emissions unable to be completed oil level over filled.. no emissions chance turbos pick up (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 141,523 miles

no RPM/smoke detected for emissions test

Fail 4 Sep 2024 141,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

no RPM/smoke detected for emissions test

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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OY71 VZA is a 2021 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2021 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 58,290 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 OY71 VZA, 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 5 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was OY71 VZA registered?

OY71 VZA is a 2021 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 September 2021.

Is OY71 VZA safe to buy?

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