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FP16 YMU

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,781 mi
Last recorded73,781 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP16 YMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 73,781 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2026 73,775 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2025 67,721 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Front undertray fitted blocking view of key components

Pass 3 Jun 2024 60,619 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge only (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 54,859 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jun 2022 48,074 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 19 Jun 2021 41,786 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged worn bald on outer edge heavily advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre starting to wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all seats

Fail 19 Jun 2021 41,786 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick un even wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged worn bald on outer edge heavily advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre starting to wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all seats

Pass 4 Apr 2019 30,076 miles

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

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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FP16 YMU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FP16 YMU, 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 FP16 YMU registered?

FP16 YMU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is FP16 YMU safe to buy?

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