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FJ16 TMV

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

186,189 mi
Last recorded186,189 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 186,189 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 186,189 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2021 160,046 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 134,365 miles

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

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

emissions not registered

Fail 10 Mar 2020 134,362 miles

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

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

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

emissions not registered

Pass 12 Mar 2019 99,861 miles

Nearside Front headlight lens cracked

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle is fitted with a soft limiter

Fail 12 Mar 2019 99,861 miles

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

Nearside Front headlight lens cracked

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle is fitted with a soft limiter

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 TMV is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 TMV, 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 TMV registered?

FJ16 TMV is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 March 2016.

Is FJ16 TMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ16 TMV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FJ16 TMV have outstanding finance?

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