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GN16 HWZ

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

186,259 mi
Last recorded186,259 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN16 HWZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 186,259 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 176,832 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 161,337 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 161,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 141,664 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 141,611 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 127,348 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 112,748 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 108,834 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2020 108,834 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 90,125 miles

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

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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GN16 HWZ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in White 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 GN16 HWZ, 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 GN16 HWZ registered?

GN16 HWZ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 March 2016.

Is GN16 HWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN16 HWZ 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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