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ET16 EJU

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

291,208 mi
Last recorded291,208 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET16 EJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 291,208 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 291,187 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 275,098 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 263,530 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 249,607 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 245,773 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 232,941 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 232,941 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 215,506 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 204,694 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 189,475 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 175,900 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 155,829 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 140,645 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 139,647 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 113,544 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner tread surface (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2019 113,506 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner tread surface (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 74,530 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system light on

Fail 12 Dec 2018 74,507 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system light on

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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ET16 EJU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ET16 EJU, 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

How do I check the history of ET16 EJU?

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What year was ET16 EJU registered?

ET16 EJU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 June 2016.

Is ET16 EJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET16 EJU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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