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LK16 VGU

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

206,996 mi
Last recorded206,996 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK16 VGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 206,996 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 201,346 miles

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

N/S/F tyre worn edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

low park brake effort N/S/R

sump corroded

sump corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2024 201,346 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

N/S/F tyre worn edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

low park brake effort N/S/R

sump corroded

sump corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2023 187,535 miles

Centre seat belt slow to retract

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

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

Hand brake lever has little reserve travel

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced B pillar (6.1.1 (a) (i))

engine sump corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2023 187,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sides wall and below limits (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and cords exposed inner 195/65 r16 c (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Centre seat belt slow to retract

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

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

Hand brake lever has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced B pillar (6.1.1 (a) (i))

engine sump corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2022 164,916 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 136,949 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2019 115,519 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2019 115,495 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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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LK16 VGU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LK16 VGU, 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 VGU registered?

LK16 VGU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 May 2016.

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