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RU55 AMO

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

277,680 mi
Last recorded277,680 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRU55 AMO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 277,680 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2025 272,900 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 265,912 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 256,987 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 247,345 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 229,953 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2021 229,945 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 190,173 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 190,173 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 149,702 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2019 149,702 miles

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

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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RU55 AMO is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RU55 AMO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RU55 AMO?

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What year was RU55 AMO registered?

RU55 AMO is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 September 2016.

Is RU55 AMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RU55 AMO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RU55 AMO have outstanding finance?

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