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OW16 JZO

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

154,816 mi
Last recorded154,816 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW16 JZO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 154,816 miles

osr bump stop detached

Fail 27 Jan 2026 154,787 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front tyres incorrectly fitted inside/outside

osr bump stop detached

Pass 29 Jan 2025 147,212 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 147,146 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2024 139,760 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 132,347 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 125,184 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 125,180 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel has a welding defect previous repair has cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2021 118,102 miles

Offside Front MIRROR COVER MISSING

tpms light on dash

Fail 20 Jan 2021 118,093 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

Offside Front MIRROR COVER MISSING

Pass 29 Jan 2020 112,275 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 112,273 miles

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 109,221 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 109,198 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (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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OW16 JZO is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OW16 JZO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OW16 JZO registered?

OW16 JZO is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 July 2016.

Is OW16 JZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW16 JZO shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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