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LK16 WFD

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

250,661 mi
Last recorded250,661 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK16 WFD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 250,661 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2026 250,634 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 250,354 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2025 247,160 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 208,004 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 206,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 173,094 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 147,030 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 146,943 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. EGR blanked off and pipe work missing (8.2.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective not returning fully (7.1.2 (e))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 146,080 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust silencer insecure back box joint (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring insecure above handbrake pedal (4.11 (a) (i))

t.p.m light on but doesn't indicate a fault

Pass 14 Jul 2021 109,435 miles

tyre pressure monitoring light on

Fail 13 Jul 2021 109,365 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

tyre pressure monitoring light on

Pass 5 Aug 2020 84,083 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 59,292 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 58,805 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (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 WFD is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WFD, 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 WFD registered?

LK16 WFD is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 May 2016.

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