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LK16 VRN

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

305,361 mi
Last recorded305,361 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 305,361 miles

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

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

underbody covered in underseal

Fail 8 Dec 2025 305,359 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

underbody covered in underseal

Fail 29 Nov 2025 304,518 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin injector leaking (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

offside front day time running lamp not working

Pass 10 Dec 2024 289,240 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 270,068 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 242,575 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 217,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 217,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 186,226 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 186,226 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 169,613 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 168,937 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine light on (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 157,747 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 139,448 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 139,336 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 74,230 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 18,131 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 VRN is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VRN, 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 VRN registered?

LK16 VRN is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is LK16 VRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK16 VRN shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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