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R123 RDJ

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

Purple Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

107,221 mi
Last recorded107,221 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 RDJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 107,221 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2026 119,119 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

offside front tyre tread wearing low

Pass 29 Mar 2025 107,094 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 112,664 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 112,664 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 104,732 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 106,515 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 88,477 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both sides

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both sides

Pass 16 Feb 2023 100,523 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 73,280 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both sides

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 94,022 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 90,853 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S + O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S + O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S + O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Aug 2021 90,737 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S + O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S + O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S + O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 64,541 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 87,639 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 52,784 miles

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

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Fail 25 Feb 2020 52,764 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn and offside front rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 20 Jan 2020 84,210 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 40,150 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 81,363 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2019 81,363 miles

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 78,199 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 74,341 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 70,108 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 70,108 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 65,778 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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R123 RDJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R123 RDJ, 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 R123 RDJ registered?

R123 RDJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 March 2016.

Is R123 RDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R123 RDJ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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