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LK16 VMC

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

214,041 mi
Last recorded214,041 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 214,041 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2026 206,931 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 206,831 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 194,224 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 181,738 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 170,311 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear differential mounting bushes worn

Pass 7 Mar 2024 162,505 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 150,468 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 134,393 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 116,691 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 115,693 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 101,408 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 101,407 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 88,168 miles

rear diff seal leaking

Pass 24 Feb 2021 74,822 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 61,886 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 54,132 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 46,524 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 39,980 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 34,093 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 25,272 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 10 Aug 2017 16,985 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 11,201 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 81 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 VMC is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 LK16 VMC, 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 VMC registered?

LK16 VMC is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 March 2016.

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