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R50 KAL

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,397 mi
Last recorded62,397 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR50 KAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 62,397 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under-tray damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front slight wear to inner edge

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

exterior body damaged

recommend a wheel alignment

Pass 9 Sep 2025 57,487 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on both edges

Pass 10 Sep 2024 52,155 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exterior body damaged/scuffed

Fail 9 Sep 2024 52,153 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front wipers smearing the screen slightly

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

exterior body damaged/scuffed

recommend a wheel alignment

Pass 12 Sep 2023 46,864 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight wear to outer edge

exterior body damaged/scuffed

Fail 12 Sep 2023 46,864 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight wear to outer edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

exterior body damaged/scuffed

Pass 6 Sep 2022 41,905 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 37,564 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 37,563 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 32,394 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front both tyres worn on outer edges

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

all brake pads approx 70% worn

exterior body damaged

recommend a wheel alignment

Fail 8 Sep 2020 32,394 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front both tyres worn on outer edges

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

all brake pads approx 70% worn

exterior body damaged

recommend a wheel alignment

Pass 5 Sep 2019 28,238 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

under trays fitted

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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R50 KAL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R50 KAL, 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 R50 KAL registered?

R50 KAL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 September 2016.

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