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V55 GSS

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

408,280 mi
Last recorded408,280 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV55 GSS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 408,280 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2025 391,015 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 368,961 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 354,585 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 May 2024 334,488 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 315,646 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 293,545 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 276,390 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 276,365 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2022 251,508 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 229,884 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 211,432 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 200,269 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 189,895 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 172,904 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2019 172,902 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2019 145,646 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 121,601 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 97,234 miles

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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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V55 GSS is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V55 GSS, 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 V55 GSS registered?

V55 GSS is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is V55 GSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V55 GSS shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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