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EG16 FFZ

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

442,616 mi
Last recorded442,616 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 442,616 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2025 426,083 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear diff mounting defective

Pass 16 May 2025 408,030 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective diff ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 399,078 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Rear diff mounting defective

Pass 7 May 2024 370,118 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

rear diff front mounting defective

Pass 11 Nov 2023 350,181 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 319,570 miles
Fail 6 May 2023 319,570 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 296,144 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 259,358 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 234,130 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2021 234,130 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 May 2021 203,346 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 186,861 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 166,589 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 146,359 miles

no emissions detected

Fail 18 Nov 2019 146,359 miles

no emissions detected

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

Pass 14 May 2019 111,454 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 85,637 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 57,889 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 38,872 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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EG16 FFZ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FFZ, 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 FFZ registered?

EG16 FFZ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 July 2016.

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