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OU16 DCY

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,688 mi
Last recorded96,688 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU16 DCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 96,688 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2026 96,688 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 91,694 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 84,942 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 76,050 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 69,335 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 69,332 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 58,617 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 58,617 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 50,926 miles

engine under tray slight damage

both door mirrors slight damage

front and rear brake discs starting to rust/ wear

offside front tyre tread outer edge starting to wear

parking brake travel slightly long

Pass 25 Feb 2019 40,954 miles

both door mirrors slight damage

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 1.6mm

offside rear brake pads worn low

offside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm

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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OU16 DCY 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 OU16 DCY, 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 OU16 DCY registered?

OU16 DCY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 March 2016.

Is OU16 DCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU16 DCY 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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