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LK16 WDN

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

309,174 mi
Last recorded309,174 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 309,174 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jun 2026 306,384 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 285,169 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 283,651 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 235,878 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 223,640 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Jun 2023 222,838 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Oil warning light came on at dash (8.2.2.2 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jun 2022 213,197 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 207,836 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 207,813 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 207,801 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding Still binding at retest (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 207,774 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 205,136 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 205,134 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 193,708 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 193,708 miles

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

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 WDN is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WDN, 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 WDN registered?

LK16 WDN is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 April 2016.

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