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FP65 WXZ

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

291,708 mi
Last recorded291,708 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP65 WXZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 291,708 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 282,705 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 269,340 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 269,340 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2022 256,469 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 256,458 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 218,304 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 218,320 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 183,952 miles

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

turbo whistling

Pass 11 Feb 2019 141,498 miles

Central Front belt slow to retract

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated park brake lever travel more than normal (1.1.6 (d))

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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FP65 WXZ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FP65 WXZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP65 WXZ registered?

FP65 WXZ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 February 2016.

Is FP65 WXZ safe to buy?

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