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EG16 FFY

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

381,147 mi
Last recorded381,147 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG16 FFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 381,147 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Sides Outside Casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 295,786 miles

Central Engine Covers & Undertrays Fitted Unable To See Some Components

Pass 24 Aug 2023 280,121 miles

Engine Covers & Undertrays Fitted Unable To See Some Components

Pass 23 Aug 2022 267,140 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Aug 2021 235,713 miles

under - trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Aug 2020 228,815 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 228,815 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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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EG16 FFY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 EG16 FFY, 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 EG16 FFY registered?

EG16 FFY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 July 2016.

Is EG16 FFY safe to buy?

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