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DE16 VYU

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

159,464 mi
Last recorded159,464 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE16 VYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 159,464 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 159,464 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 159,252 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 159,252 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 156,147 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 156,147 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 136,753 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both slight lip not excessive (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2022

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both slight lip not excessive (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 124,838 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2020

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 91,573 miles

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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DE16 VYU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 1,598cc 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 DE16 VYU, 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 DE16 VYU registered?

DE16 VYU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 April 2016.

Is DE16 VYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE16 VYU shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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