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FJ16 TMY

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026

under try fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2026

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

under try fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2025
Pass 29 May 2024

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2022

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 88,853 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Dashboard in-operative - NO MILEAGE DISPLAYED

Parking brake lever nearing maximum travel - adjustment required

n/s/f lower suspension arm - bushes worn / split

o/s/f lower suspension arm - bushes worn / split

Pass 26 Aug 2020 81,366 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 60,663 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2019 60,663 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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 TMY 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 63.6%.

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 TMY, 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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How do I check the history of FJ16 TMY?

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What year was FJ16 TMY registered?

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

Is FJ16 TMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ16 TMY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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