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JW65 DEC

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,668 mi
Last recorded97,668 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJW65 DEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 97,668 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 10 Mar 2026 97,631 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Mar 2025 90,670 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 85,843 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) minor ()

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 81,535 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened coils close (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 81,535 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened coils close (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 78,230 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 48,669 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 48,669 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 29,728 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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JW65 DEC is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc 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 JW65 DEC, 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 JW65 DEC registered?

JW65 DEC is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 June 2016.

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