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EJ16 TNK

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

171,491 mi
Last recorded171,491 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 171,491 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 113,464 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 103,673 miles

BOTTOM ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Pass 18 Apr 2023 86,736 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 63,212 miles

BOTTOM ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Pass 2 Oct 2020 54,030 miles

BOTTOM ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Pass 9 Oct 2019 45,414 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 45,414 miles

Brake performance not tested DUE TO CONDITION OF REAR PADS (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

BOTTOM ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

BRAKE PADS WARNING DISPLAYED IN DASHBOARD

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

OIL FILLER CAP MISSING, CURRENTLY BEEN REPLACED WITH CLOTH

PARKING BRAKE LIGHT REMAINS ON WHEN HANDBRAKE PULL LEVER HAS BEEN PRESSED, HANDBRAKE DOES FULLY RELEASE HOWEVER THE PARKING FOOT LEVER DOESNT RELEASE FULLY TO TRIGGER SENSOR

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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 TNK is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 TNK, 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 EJ16 TNK registered?

EJ16 TNK is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 May 2016.

Is EJ16 TNK safe to buy?

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