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LP66 MDJ

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

314,618 mi
Last recorded314,618 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP66 MDJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 314,618 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2026 314,618 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2026 295,743 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 295,741 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 283,155 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 281,657 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 271,960 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 271,960 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 265,069 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 265,069 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 240,401 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 240,400 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 207,778 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 179,026 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 179,026 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 154,802 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 139,735 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 139,694 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 139,694 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 130,699 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 130,699 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 111,213 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 86,032 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 65,634 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 50,856 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 42,453 miles

front tyres worn on inner outer edges

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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LP66 MDJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LP66 MDJ, 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 LP66 MDJ registered?

LP66 MDJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 December 2016.

Is LP66 MDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP66 MDJ shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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