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R1 YML

2015 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,948 mi
Last recorded122,948 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz Vito95,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 YML
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 122,948 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 116,159 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2025 116,159 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 116,062 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip[s] (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 113,952 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 99,334 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 85,441 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 72,085 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 59,914 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2019 59,914 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 59,407 miles

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

Brake master cylinder leaking brake fluid on off side front sub frame (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 43,888 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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R1 YML is a 2015 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 75%.

Across all 2015 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 95,194 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 R1 YML, 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 11 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R1 YML registered?

R1 YML is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 December 2015.

Is R1 YML safe to buy?

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