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BJ16 FNL

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,646 mi
Last recorded197,646 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ16 FNL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 197,646 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 178,664 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 145,816 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 145,813 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2021 122,087 miles

Small stone chip in windscreen, not affecting drivers view

Fail 22 Feb 2021 122,087 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Small stone chip in windscreen, not affecting drivers view

TPMS light on dash indicating low tyre pressure

Pass 6 Mar 2020 103,864 miles

Engine oil on min level

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre uneven wear

TPM light on

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 6 Mar 2020 103,864 miles

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

Engine oil on min level

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre uneven wear

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

TPM light on

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Mar 2019 80,159 miles

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

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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BJ16 FNL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver 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 BJ16 FNL, 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 BJ16 FNL registered?

BJ16 FNL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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