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LK16 VEV

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

109,086 mi
Last recorded109,086 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK16 VEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 109,086 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 104,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 104,137 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 101,825 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 101,825 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 99,898 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 99,896 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 92,845 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side door handle missing unable to open door

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil level low

TPMS light on

Fail 8 Jul 2022 92,687 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side door handle missing unable to open door

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil level low

TPMS light on

Pass 25 Jun 2021 80,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & worn 195/65/16c (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside side loading door handle missing cannot be opened

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking perishing 195/65/16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil level low

tpms on

Fail 24 Jun 2021 80,096 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & worn 195/65/16c (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside side loading door handle missing cannot be opened

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking perishing 195/65/16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil level low

tpms on

Pass 3 Jun 2020 58,183 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 48,222 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 48,222 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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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LK16 VEV is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LK16 VEV, 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 LK16 VEV registered?

LK16 VEV is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is LK16 VEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK16 VEV shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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