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LK16 VMA

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

295,852 mi
Last recorded295,852 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK16 VMA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 295,852 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 246,631 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 201,378 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 201,372 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 175,591 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 174,413 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2022 148,825 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

parking brake performance low on n/s

Fail 11 Apr 2022 148,825 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

parking brake performance low on n/s

Pass 12 Apr 2021 131,984 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 130,029 miles

Brake performance not tested parking brake not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn Front to middle section joint worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 100,157 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 79,174 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 79,174 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both bulbs incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 61,265 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 42,496 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 19,436 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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LK16 VMA is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VMA, 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 VMA registered?

LK16 VMA is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 March 2016.

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