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AV16 VFR

2016 Mercedes-benz Citan

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

157,176 mi
Last recorded157,176 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Citan79,123 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV16 VFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCitan
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 157,176 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 22 Oct 2025 157,059 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Oct 2024 152,753 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 16 Oct 2024 152,635 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Nov 2023 148,644 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 134,060 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 119,154 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 105,266 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 84,905 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Citan?

Based on 181,008 MOT tests across 20,573 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
9,487
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
20,573
On UK Roads
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AV16 VFR is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Citan in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz Citan models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 79,123 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mercedes-benz Citan typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz Citan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AV16 VFR registered?

AV16 VFR is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Citan, first registered on 5 May 2016.

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