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FJ16 TLK

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

194,517 mi
Last recorded194,517 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ16 TLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2016
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 194,517 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 187,037 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 186,003 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 146,876 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 146,875 miles

Central Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Service brake excessively binding central mechanism seized (1.2.1 (f))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 124,078 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 110,404 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 110,404 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 85,080 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2019 85,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (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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FJ16 TLK is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FJ16 TLK, 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 FJ16 TLK registered?

FJ16 TLK is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 March 2016.

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