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R31 MOF

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

108,950 mi
Last recorded108,950 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR31 MOF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2016
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 108,950 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 245/4519 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 103,536 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 98,998 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 91,025 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 70,023 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 68,801 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 48,384 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2019 48,178 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Fone holder in zone 'A' (3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Sat nav behind steering wheel zone 'A' (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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 MOF is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 1,598cc 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 MOF, 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 R31 MOF registered?

R31 MOF is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is R31 MOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R31 MOF 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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