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ET16 EKU

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

369,129 mi
Last recorded369,129 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET16 EKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 369,129 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2026 360,437 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 354,479 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 352,405 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 326,500 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 312,469 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 287,835 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 257,421 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 257,421 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 250,897 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 226,455 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 318,021 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 192,397 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 179,458 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 161,449 miles

Emission Too Clean

Fail 9 Aug 2021 161,449 miles

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

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

Emission Too Clean

Pass 9 Feb 2021 236,356 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 120,581 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 116,212 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 92,360 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 87,271 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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ET16 EKU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 ET16 EKU, 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 ET16 EKU registered?

ET16 EKU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 June 2016.

Is ET16 EKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET16 EKU shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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