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J3 XYA

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

287,553 mi
Last recorded287,553 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 XYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 287,553 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 260,168 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 241,453 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 214,058 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 214,058 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2023 193,021 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 160,890 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 136,579 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 106,061 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 106,061 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 82,714 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 79,545 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 77,712 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 76,612 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 74,378 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 72,565 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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J3 XYA is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J3 XYA, 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 J3 XYA registered?

J3 XYA is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 May 2016.

Is J3 XYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J3 XYA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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