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BV16 GKZ

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,119 mi
Last recorded127,119 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV16 GKZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2016
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 127,119 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive timing case cover? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 124,471 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 124,469 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 May 2024 114,699 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 106,117 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 90,674 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 74,610 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 19 Mar 2021 74,608 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 58,042 miles

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))

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2020 58,040 miles

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 39,437 miles

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall slightly scuffed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Treads slightly cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall slightly scuffed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Timing area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 39,431 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall slightly scuffed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Treads slightly cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall slightly scuffed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Timing area. (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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BV16 GKZ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BV16 GKZ, 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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BV16 GKZ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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