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GU16 JAR

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

157,522 mi
Last recorded157,522 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU16 JAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 157,522 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2026 157,522 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Dec 2025 153,907 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 151,688 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 149,881 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2024 149,834 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 117,676 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 112,452 miles

Covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2023 108,241 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 103,133 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 97,542 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 86,853 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 81,286 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 76,328 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 72,195 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 67,208 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 62,119 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 55,324 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 46,220 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 45,615 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 37,420 miles

front brake discs slightly worn/pitted

front inner brake pads and rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 17 Jul 2017 30,317 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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GU16 JAR is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GU16 JAR, 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 GU16 JAR registered?

GU16 JAR is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 July 2016.

Is GU16 JAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU16 JAR shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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