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EJ66 RFZ

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

111,201 mi
Last recorded111,201 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ66 RFZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 111,201 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2026 111,200 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2025 111,003 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limits (2mm), and worn on edges. Advise to change. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limits (2mm), and worn on inner edge. Advise to change. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive Offside of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))

Spare tyre defective Flat.

Steering wheel misaligned to angle of road wheels. Advise to track after repairs.

Pass 2 Dec 2024 104,650 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2024 104,572 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 96,091 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 82,555 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 88,555 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 67,633 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 67,633 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror cover missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 54,176 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 37,129 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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EJ66 RFZ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EJ66 RFZ, 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 EJ66 RFZ registered?

EJ66 RFZ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 November 2016.

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