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R16 GMP

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

200,622 mi
Last recorded200,622 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR16 GMP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 200,622 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear N/S and O/S Parking brake backing plates corroded but intact

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy N/S and O/S (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2025 197,928 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 194,093 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 194,090 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 194,066 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel creeping (1.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 189,478 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 189,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 182,828 miles

PARKING BRAKE little to no reserve travel

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH main pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 182,822 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

PARKING BRAKE little to no reserve travel

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH main pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 174,885 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 164,892 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 164,892 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2018 158,143 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before flex brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 158,142 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before flex brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Dec 2017 157,175 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 151,753 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 147,888 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 116,451 miles

near side rear tyre has 9mm cut in treads & on wear limit indicator

off side rear indicator showing slight white light

Fail 18 Jul 2014 116,451 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

near side rear tyre has 9mm cut in treads & on wear limit indicator

off side rear indicator showing slight white light

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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R16 GMP is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 119,633 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 R16 GMP, 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 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R16 GMP registered?

R16 GMP is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 August 2011.

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