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BC16 JCJ

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,666 mi
Last recorded130,666 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC16 JCJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 130,666 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Springs different on rear axle

Fail 18 Jul 2026 130,214 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Grinder marks to discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Grinder marks to discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Springs different on rear axle

Fail 6 Jul 2026 129,552 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Grinder marks to discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Grinder marks to discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Springs different on rear axle

Pass 3 Jul 2025 111,516 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 90,970 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 22 Jun 2024 89,853 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 74,290 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 71,564 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 71,560 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 49,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer tyre wall /tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 26 Aug 2020 39,891 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 28,732 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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BC16 JCJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BC16 JCJ, 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 BC16 JCJ registered?

BC16 JCJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 August 2016.

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