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SS55 SMC

2018 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

76,246 mi
Last recorded76,246 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Vito75,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS55 SMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 76,246 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 61,847 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2025 61,819 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225-55-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 50,129 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2024 50,124 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 39,743 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view from prolonged use of defective wiper (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 39,740 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working also has a warning on dashboard to alert driver of fault (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view from prolonged use of defective wiper (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 28,758 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2022 28,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2021 19,993 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 4 May 2021 19,960 miles

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (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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SS55 SMC is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2018 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 75,451 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 SS55 SMC, 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 8 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SS55 SMC registered?

SS55 SMC is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 May 2018.

Is SS55 SMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SS55 SMC shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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