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AA16 GAS

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

220,595 mi
Last recorded220,595 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA16 GAS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 220,595 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 215,595 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 190,148 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2023 190,146 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 164,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/R16 Toyo Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/R16 C Toyo Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 164,773 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Wishbone arm / Full arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/R16 Toyo Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/R16 C Toyo Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 117,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Linam 195/65/R16 102T (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Linam 195/65/R16 102T (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 117,695 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Linam 195/65/R16 102T (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Linam 195/65/R16 102T (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 84,944 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 74,516 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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AA16 GAS is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AA16 GAS, 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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AA16 GAS is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 November 2016.

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