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LK16 VWP

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

346,044 mi
Last recorded346,044 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 346,044 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2026 346,044 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2025 310,575 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Sep 2025 310,564 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Sep 2024 292,313 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 292,313 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 249,844 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2023 249,844 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 210,820 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 181,649 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 173,965 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2020 173,940 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 172,879 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 111,938 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2018 111,928 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner sidewall next to puncture repair (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 60,141 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 6,533 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 VWP is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black 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 VWP, 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 VWP registered?

LK16 VWP is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 March 2016.

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