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EJ16 LFF

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

82,000 mi
Last recorded82,000 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ16 LFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 82,000 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

Fail 24 Sep 2025 82,000 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

Pass 22 Oct 2024 64,258 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 62,748 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 60,386 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 58,162 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 56,549 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 55,492 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 52,699 miles

Under-tray fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2021 50,517 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 48,583 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 39,248 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 39,248 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 36,592 miles

Under Tray Fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2018 32,445 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Oct 2017 25,226 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2017 22,477 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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EJ16 LFF is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 EJ16 LFF, 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 EJ16 LFF registered?

EJ16 LFF is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 April 2016.

Is EJ16 LFF safe to buy?

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