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2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

96,031 mi
Last recorded96,031 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 96,031 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2025 96,031 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 90,235 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 80,105 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 71,442 miles

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged MIRROR GLASS CRACKED (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged WING MIRROR CASING BROKEN--BITS MISSING-- (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 23 Feb 2023 71,442 miles

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged MIRROR GLASS CRACKED (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged WING MIRROR CASING BROKEN--BITS MISSING-- (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Mar 2022 59,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in places worn on edges (195/65/16) (5.2.3 (e))

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

undertray fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2022 59,011 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in places worn on edges (195/65/16) (5.2.3 (e))

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

tpms light on

undertray fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2021 48,966 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Jan 2021 48,963 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2020 35,991 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/s And N/s Front And Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking Brake Level Has Little Reserve Travel

Rear Bumper Damaged

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/s And N/s Front Tyres Cracked And Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 35,931 miles

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

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

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/s And N/s Front And Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking Brake Level Has Little Reserve Travel

Rear Bumper Damaged

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/s And N/s Front Tyres Cracked And Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 SEO 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 SEO, 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 SEO registered?

EJ66 SEO is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 November 2016.

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