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TV05 PUV

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

113,985 mi
Last recorded113,985 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTV05 PUV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 113,985 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive eng (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2026 113,985 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive eng (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 104,196 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Oil leak, but not excessive eng (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 27 Aug 2025 104,196 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements grating (7.7 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Oil leak, but not excessive eng (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 22 Aug 2024 95,374 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 95,374 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2023 83,427 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 71,779 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Sep 2021 59,083 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 59,059 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 49,436 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 49,436 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 38,158 miles

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

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

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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TV05 PUV is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 TV05 PUV, 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 TV05 PUV registered?

TV05 PUV is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 October 2016.

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