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FJ16 TLY

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

245,920 mi
Last recorded245,920 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ16 TLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 245,920 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2025 240,938 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))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 235,975 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump badly corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 235,975 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump badly corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 232,523 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 221,535 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 221,535 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 181,251 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 181,251 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 142,441 miles

front brake disc lipped

stone chip in front screen

wheel caps fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 20 Feb 2019 107,065 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 TLY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FJ16 TLY, 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 TLY registered?

FJ16 TLY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 March 2016.

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