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BC16 JFA

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

216,927 mi
Last recorded216,927 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2024
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC16 JFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2024 216,927 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2024 216,913 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 213,441 miles

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

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 6 Jul 2022 209,436 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Rear differential bushing perishing

Sliding loading doors on the NS and OS not opening.

Pass 16 Jul 2021 186,939 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020

Nearside and offside sliding doors not able to open

Odometer not working

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

Fail 16 Jul 2020

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside and offside sliding doors not able to open

Odometer not working

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 110,374 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Jul 2019 110,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

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 JFA is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 JFA, 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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BC16 JFA is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 July 2016.

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