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LK16 VWX

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

435,798 mi
Last recorded435,798 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK16 VWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 435,798 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside park brake effort slightly low

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Sep 2026 435,793 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside park brake effort slightly low

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2025 383,361 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside park brake effort slightly low

brake wear warning on dashboard

Pass 11 Sep 2024 341,972 miles

Offside park brake effort slightly low

Pass 22 Jul 2023 303,499 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 271,299 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 232,483 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 204,646 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 204,537 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 141,014 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 93,987 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 93,407 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 47,677 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 VWX is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VWX, 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 VWX registered?

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

Is LK16 VWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK16 VWX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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