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FH16 YCP

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,155 mi
Last recorded133,155 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH16 YCP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 133,155 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2025 121,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 113,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 worn shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 113,333 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 97,848 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 83,944 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 83,937 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 71,302 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 71,295 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 59,599 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 59,589 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 47,033 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nail noted in tyre (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))

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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FH16 YCP is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red 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 FH16 YCP, 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 FH16 YCP registered?

FH16 YCP is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 May 2016.

Is FH16 YCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH16 YCP 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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