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BV16 GZZ

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,728 mi
Last recorded99,728 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV16 GZZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 99,728 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 99,728 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 95,113 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2024 95,113 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

tyre pressure warning on dash

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 90,378 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 90,378 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 84,620 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 79,842 miles

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

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

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

offside washer jet not working

Pass 20 Nov 2020 69,807 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 57,107 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 42,631 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Engine cover and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

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

Oil low 1.5L

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 GZZ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GZZ, 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 BV16 GZZ registered?

BV16 GZZ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is BV16 GZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV16 GZZ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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