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R31 JTL

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

138,869 mi
Last recorded138,869 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR31 JTL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 138,869 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 123,004 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 106,283 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 106,283 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2022 89,142 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 75,479 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 60,045 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 43,886 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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R31 JTL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R31 JTL, 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

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What year was R31 JTL registered?

R31 JTL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 November 2016.

Is R31 JTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R31 JTL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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