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R6 MEK

2017 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,956 mi
Last recorded80,956 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito86,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 MEK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 80,956 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2026 80,941 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened spring seat damaged (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 76,453 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 76,450 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 71,100 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 66,991 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 58,101 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at limit (1.6mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at limit (1.6mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2021 45,289 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 33,755 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads on wear limit 1.5mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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R6 MEK is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R6 MEK, 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 R6 MEK registered?

R6 MEK is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2017.

Is R6 MEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R6 MEK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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