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BC16 JGU

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

148,204 mi
Last recorded148,204 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC16 JGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 148,204 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 131,457 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 115,562 miles
Fail 29 May 2023 115,478 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake efficiency low

Fail 27 May 2023 115,467 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn tone slightly defective

Nearside Parking brake effort slightly low

Pass 13 Jun 2022 108,778 miles

Engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components from inspection.

Front Both tyres have damage, cuts, all around the circumference of the outer edges

Nearside Parking brake effort VERY low!

Fail 11 Jun 2022 108,778 miles

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

Engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components from inspection.

Front Both tyres have damage, cuts, all around the circumference of the outer edges

Nearside Parking brake effort VERY low!

Offside Front Wheel slightly 'stiff' to rotate

Pass 9 Jun 2021 98,536 miles

Nearside Parking brake effort low

Pass 22 May 2020 78,080 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 60,015 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 JGU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JGU, 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 JGU registered?

BC16 JGU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 August 2016.

Is BC16 JGU safe to buy?

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