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T26 STA

2017 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests31 (23 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate74.2%

Mileage

244,932 mi
Last recorded244,932 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito86,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT26 STA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

23 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 244,932 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both n/s and o/s ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both n/s and o/s sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

all underbody corroded/undersealed

Fail 2 May 2025

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded leaking (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both n/s and o/s ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both n/s and o/s sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

all underbody corroded/undersealed

Pass 20 Dec 2024 240,880 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside sill rusty and underbody corroded

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2024

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside sill rusty and underbody corroded

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 224,778 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 204,369 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 367,407 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 196,805 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

all underneath covered in underseal

Fail 1 Nov 2021

Central Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outriggers on both sides into inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under sill area centre to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked to cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 May 2021 180,811 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 150,054 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 226,759 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 104,541 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 217,717 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears to flexis slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 51,373 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 216,570 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded several pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 216,291 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 216,291 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 215,557 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 215,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 212,375 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 212,373 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 168,945 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 131,572 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside rear tyre nearing limit

offside no.plate lamp dull

Pass 4 Nov 2009 106,297 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

hand brake travel near limit

Fail 4 Nov 2009 106,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

hand brake travel near limit

Fail 11 Nov 2008 79,087 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 79,087 miles

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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T26 STA is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.2%.

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 T26 STA, 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 T26 STA registered?

T26 STA is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 March 2017.

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