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R3 NVN

2017 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

87,007 mi
Last recorded87,007 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito86,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 NVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 87,007 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 87,007 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 79,363 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2025 79,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 31 Jan 2024 71,607 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2024 71,607 miles

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

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

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 1 Feb 2023 59,123 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Feb 2023 59,123 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Feb 2022 45,386 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 45,386 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

brake pad warning light on

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 2 Feb 2021 35,410 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 28,745 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Feb 2020 28,737 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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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R3 NVN is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 86,763 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 R3 NVN, 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 9 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R3 NVN registered?

R3 NVN is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 March 2017.

Is R3 NVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R3 NVN shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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