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EF16 XSU

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

182,137 mi
Last recorded182,137 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF16 XSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 182,137 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front both front wheel arch liners damaged

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated prop to diff (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 181,977 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front both front wheel arch liners damaged

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated prop to diff (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2025 173,583 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 144,617 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2024 140,005 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2024 140,001 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 129,362 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 125,210 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 125,202 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2023 110,015 miles

Emissions too clean

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Sep 2022 100,095 miles

Emissions too clean

Pass 15 Mar 2022 83,195 miles

Emissions too clean

Pass 28 Oct 2021 78,349 miles

Emissions not Detected

Pass 10 Mar 2021 64,604 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 57,847 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 21,166 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 XSU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XSU, 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 XSU registered?

EF16 XSU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 June 2016.

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