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R70 PHE

2020 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

69,702 mi
Last recorded69,702 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2020 Mercedes-benz Vito62,118 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR70 PHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2020
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 69,702 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2025 87,966 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 65,064 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 86,337 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 50,280 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 83,763 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2023 83,763 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s & o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 36,501 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 81,111 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 71,971 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box corroded and slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Road wheel slightly distorted Spare wheel damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 58,755 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 58,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 47,295 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 43,599 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2017 43,599 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front wipers smearing

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

front discs lipped

front pads wearing low

Pass 12 Aug 2016 35,722 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 35,722 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both front (1.8)

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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R70 PHE is a 2020 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2020 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 62,118 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 R70 PHE, 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 6 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 R70 PHE registered?

R70 PHE is a 2020 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 August 2020.

Is R70 PHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R70 PHE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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