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TW05 HOW

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

174,754 mi
Last recorded174,754 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTW05 HOW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 174,754 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2025
Fail 25 Sep 2025

Front Coil spring fractured or broken BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2024

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 109,069 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 92,725 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 92,725 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 71,328 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 71,328 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the maximum permitted axle weight (5.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the maximum permitted axle weight (5.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 49,089 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 237,756 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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TW05 HOW is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 TW05 HOW, 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 TW05 HOW registered?

TW05 HOW is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 June 2016.

Is TW05 HOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for TW05 HOW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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