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BL66 XMX

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

147,977 mi
Last recorded147,977 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL66 XMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 147,977 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 135,783 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 127,410 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Considerable oil leak from engine, Not met criteria to fail but left a puddle on floor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 127,401 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Considerable oil leak from engine, Not met criteria to fail but left a puddle on floor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 110,676 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 110,670 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 90,977 miles

front brake pads getting low

n/s front tyre on limit for wear

o/s front tyre approaching limit for wear

Fail 29 Jul 2021 90,977 miles

front brake pads getting low

n/s front tyre on limit for wear

o/s front tyre approaching limit for wear

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 78,099 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 78,099 miles

Front Brake hose excessively twisted n/s+o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 74,437 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2020 74,437 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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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BL66 XMX is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BL66 XMX, 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 BL66 XMX registered?

BL66 XMX is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 November 2016.

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