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EF16 XSL

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

436,396 mi
Last recorded436,396 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF16 XSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 436,396 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2025 407,364 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 329,094 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 270,531 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 270,525 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 220,985 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 218,669 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 178,000 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 166,146 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 164,780 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 130,281 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 101,661 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 81,960 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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EF16 XSL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EF16 XSL, 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 EF16 XSL registered?

EF16 XSL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is EF16 XSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF16 XSL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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