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P17 PVB

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,006 mi
Last recorded76,006 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP17 PVB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 76,006 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 70,165 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 68,369 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 68,369 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 62,801 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat nav ()

Fail 15 May 2023 62,797 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat nav ()

Pass 17 May 2022 54,926 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat nav ()

Fail 16 May 2022 54,926 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Also close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat nav ()

Pass 13 May 2021 47,986 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test three seats across rear passenger compartment ()

Fail 13 May 2021 47,986 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test three seats across rear passenger compartment ()

Pass 4 May 2020 41,539 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 32,547 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn down to 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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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P17 PVB is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P17 PVB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P17 PVB?

You can check the full history of P17 PVB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P17 PVB registered?

P17 PVB is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is P17 PVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P17 PVB shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P17 PVB have outstanding finance?

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