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EF16 XSX

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

87,336 mi
Last recorded87,336 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF16 XSX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 87,336 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2026 83,799 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE WISHBONE BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 83,799 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE WISHBONE BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 73,411 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 64,725 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 62,601 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 60,438 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 58,471 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 56,710 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 55,530 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 54,850 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under-tray fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2021 52,271 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 49,011 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2019 39,417 miles

Under Tray Fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2019 36,333 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2018 31,222 miles

under tray fittet

Pass 5 Apr 2018
Pass 26 Feb 2018 25,110 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 19,511 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 16,160 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 XSX is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 XSX, 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 EF16 XSX registered?

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

Is EF16 XSX safe to buy?

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