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EK16 SZE

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests24 (23 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.8%

Mileage

346,809 mi
Last recorded346,809 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK16 SZE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

23 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 346,809 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2026 325,792 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2025 309,025 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 284,465 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 259,028 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 232,353 miles

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

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

UNDERTRAY FITTED

Pass 30 Oct 2023 211,289 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 206,794 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 189,607 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 171,639 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 151,622 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 135,031 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 114,904 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 106,052 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 99,689 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 99,064 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 95,958 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 95,958 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 77,746 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 77,746 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 10 Oct 2018 71,456 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 54,672 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 40,536 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 24,014 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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EK16 SZE is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.8%.

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 EK16 SZE, 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 EK16 SZE registered?

EK16 SZE is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 April 2016.

Is EK16 SZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK16 SZE shows 24 tests with a 95.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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