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LK16 VWN

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

284,076 mi
Last recorded284,076 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK16 VWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 284,076 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2022 282,670 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2022 269,422 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2022 269,351 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 269,327 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2021 238,490 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 232,294 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 232,293 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed Sliding door not staying closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2019 180,875 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 127,762 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 68,490 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 VWN is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VWN, 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 VWN registered?

LK16 VWN is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 April 2016.

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