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FL16 VHP

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

236,336 mi
Last recorded236,336 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL16 VHP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 236,336 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside, front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2026 236,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/55/17 109/107 h churchill (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside, front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 224,741 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside, front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 224,558 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside, front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

tpms light on

Pass 17 Jan 2024 210,996 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 185,412 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 161,216 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 145,051 miles

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 129,181 miles

Adblue level low warning on dash

Centre caps fitted to all wheels

Fail 26 Mar 2020 129,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Various deep cuts exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Adblue level low warning on dash

Centre caps fitted to all wheels

Pass 9 Apr 2019 100,488 miles

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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FL16 VHP is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,143cc 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 FL16 VHP, 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 FL16 VHP registered?

FL16 VHP is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 April 2016.

Is FL16 VHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL16 VHP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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