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BC16 JYF

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

196,254 mi
Last recorded196,254 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC16 JYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 196,254 miles

rear discs corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2023 189,835 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 177,238 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 163,359 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 153,991 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 149,525 miles

park brake travel

Fail 17 Jul 2019 149,525 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

park brake travel

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 JYF is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JYF, 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 JYF registered?

BC16 JYF is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 August 2016.

Is BC16 JYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC16 JYF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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