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S15 VAN

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

169,107 mi
Last recorded169,107 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS15 VAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 169,107 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 159,276 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 149,541 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 135,755 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 116,906 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 116,906 miles

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side only working on nearside but very little (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 101,619 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 101,604 miles

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating excessive travel and creeping down under pressure (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside parking performance low

very high travel on parking brake

Pass 2 Dec 2019 83,953 miles

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

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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S15 VAN is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S15 VAN, 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 S15 VAN registered?

S15 VAN is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 December 2016.

Is S15 VAN safe to buy?

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