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LK16 VZR

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

330,790 mi
Last recorded330,790 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 330,790 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 330,783 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2026 330,407 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s + o/s ()

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 286,889 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 278,840 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 243,115 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 238,165 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 170,358 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 170,358 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 95,965 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 17,383 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 VZR 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 72.7%.

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 VZR, 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 VZR registered?

LK16 VZR is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 April 2016.

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The MOT history for LK16 VZR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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