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ET16 XYU

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

256,019 mi
Last recorded256,019 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET16 XYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 256,019 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2026 255,724 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 203,849 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 203,310 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 203,303 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 189,758 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 169,127 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2022 169,127 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 156,980 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 156,976 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 153,195 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 151,400 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 XYU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 XYU, 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 XYU registered?

ET16 XYU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is ET16 XYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET16 XYU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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