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AV16 YCU

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

139,070 mi
Last recorded139,070 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV16 YCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 139,070 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2024 132,835 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (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))

Fail 30 Mar 2024 132,835 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 121,362 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 121,359 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 102,753 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2022 102,753 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 99,251 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 79,856 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 79,855 miles

Brake performance not tested front pad missing (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp aim not tested dip beam bulb inop (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected pad missing (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 53,252 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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AV16 YCU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 AV16 YCU, 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 AV16 YCU registered?

AV16 YCU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 May 2016.

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