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A16 ESF

2017 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,109 mi
Last recorded68,109 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito86,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 ESF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 68,109 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 63,690 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 52,558 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 44,800 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 38,830 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 28,944 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 28,944 miles

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

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

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

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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A16 ESF is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 A16 ESF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A16 ESF?

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What year was A16 ESF registered?

A16 ESF is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 November 2017.

Is A16 ESF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 ESF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A16 ESF have outstanding finance?

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