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ET16 ELH

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

384,621 mi
Last recorded384,621 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 384,621 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2025 368,698 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 351,042 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2025 351,034 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 332,808 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 325,119 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 324,644 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 313,225 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 292,162 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2023 292,162 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 277,594 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 256,020 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 240,408 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 239,450 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 224,136 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 211,977 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 185,678 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 156,604 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 156,482 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 130,289 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 97,415 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 66,411 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 20,998 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 ELH is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 ELH, 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 ELH registered?

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

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