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TVU 1

2021 Mercedes-benz Vito

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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,358 mi
Last recorded85,358 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2021 Mercedes-benz Vito58,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTVU 1
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2021
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 85,358 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2025 56,850 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2025 68,428 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2025 68,077 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/45r18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 51,880 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP IN SCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 54,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45r18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 47,568 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 54,603 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, & at brake back plates (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

fan belt frayed

Fail 9 Dec 2021 54,603 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded/holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, & at brake back plates (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

fan belt frayed

Pass 9 Dec 2020 55,927 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axle corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2020 55,927 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure back box broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axle corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2019 54,235 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both, Leaking Grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre Low Tread

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer, & Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 51,593 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 48,727 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 3 Nov 2017 48,727 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 28 Oct 2016 45,686 miles

brake pedal rubber split

o/s main to rear brake pipe corroded at rear

Fail 28 Oct 2016 45,686 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pedal rubber split

o/s main to rear brake pipe corroded at rear

Pass 3 Nov 2015 42,768 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2014 39,796 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both front tyres cracked in tread

Pass 4 Nov 2014 39,796 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both front tyres cracked in tread

Pass 2 Nov 2013 36,833 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 33,170 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 31 Oct 2011 28,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 28,863 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 25,249 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyre treads cracked

no centre brake light

Pass 26 Oct 2010 25,249 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyre treads cracked

no centre brake light

Pass 27 Oct 2009 21,531 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 21,531 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 17,217 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 17,217 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) 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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TVU 1 is a 2021 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2021 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 58,290 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 TVU 1, 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 5 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was TVU 1 registered?

TVU 1 is a 2021 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 September 2021.

Is TVU 1 safe to buy?

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