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AY16 OTF

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

132,526 mi
Last recorded132,526 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 OTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 132,526 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2026 132,510 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2025 121,045 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 104,486 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 91,878 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 91,527 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 79,923 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 65,228 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))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 50,685 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 37,521 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 37,521 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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 34,445 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 34,372 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror back missing (sharp edges) (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tow bar electric wiring trapped against bumper

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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AY16 OTF is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AY16 OTF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AY16 OTF?

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What year was AY16 OTF registered?

AY16 OTF is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 March 2016.

Is AY16 OTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY16 OTF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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