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FD16 GYP

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

246,708 mi
Last recorded246,708 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD16 GYP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 246,708 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 241,699 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 229,424 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint to DPF (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 229,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint to DPF (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 221,638 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 208,023 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 208,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 190,164 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 168,733 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 143,135 miles

parking brake travel

undertray fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2021 117,303 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 116,440 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 92,527 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 67,367 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 54,621 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 54,621 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 53,416 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 45,819 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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FD16 GYP is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FD16 GYP, 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.

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What year was FD16 GYP registered?

FD16 GYP is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is FD16 GYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD16 GYP shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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