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PF65 JFN

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

197,902 mi
Last recorded197,902 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF65 JFN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 197,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf tyre worn smooth on outer edge, tread 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2026 197,895 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf tyre worn smooth on outer edge, tread 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 195,942 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 179,012 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 179,011 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 19 May 2023 161,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge, tread 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 May 2023 161,088 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge, tread 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 149,766 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 149,766 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 135,725 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 25 Feb 2020 124,513 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs worn and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 106,339 miles

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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PF65 JFN is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 PF65 JFN, 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 PF65 JFN registered?

PF65 JFN is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 February 2016.

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