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FG16 RNA

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,176 mi
Last recorded175,176 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG16 RNA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 175,176 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 153,128 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 132,654 miles

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

PARK BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

Fail 29 Feb 2024 132,654 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

PARK BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

Pass 9 Mar 2023 112,151 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2023 112,151 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM /225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS ON

Pass 28 Feb 2022 94,523 miles

TPMS ON

Fail 28 Feb 2022 94,523 miles

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

TPMS ON

Pass 18 Mar 2021 78,144 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 78,144 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 62,003 miles

Nearside wiper blade

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 51,839 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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FG16 RNA is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FG16 RNA, 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 FG16 RNA registered?

FG16 RNA is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 March 2016.

Is FG16 RNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG16 RNA shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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