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BJ16 FSE

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

195,003 mi
Last recorded195,003 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ16 FSE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2016
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 195,003 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside indicator tell-tale flashing multiple times but all bulbs ok.

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 186,537 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 186,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 186,380 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 174,141 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 174,141 miles

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

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

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2022 45,969 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 143,196 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both sides drop links. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 143,185 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on bar 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 125,042 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

tpms light on

Pass 21 Jan 2020 107,157 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

No emissions detected.

Pass 6 Feb 2019 71,058 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 71,056 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side cable not connected. (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drivers door check strap broken.

Nearside Front Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault Sensor missing (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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 FSE is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FSE, 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 FSE registered?

BJ16 FSE is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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