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BV16 GUW

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,397 mi
Last recorded130,397 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV16 GUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 130,397 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2025 130,397 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024
Fail 6 Dec 2024

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 102,273 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 78,258 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 46,691 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 29,162 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 29,162 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 11,659 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread x2 (0.1 (b))

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 GUW is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GUW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV16 GUW registered?

BV16 GUW is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is BV16 GUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV16 GUW shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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