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PJ65 OWZ

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,340 mi
Last recorded128,340 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ65 OWZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 128,340 miles

UNDER THE CHASSIS VAN HAS BEEN UNDER SEALED

Pass 11 Dec 2025 128,318 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 127,063 miles

Nearside sliding door not opening and has damage

load area bulkhead insecure

Fail 13 Jan 2025 127,062 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside sliding door not opening and has damage

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

load area bulkhead insecure

Pass 30 Nov 2023 126,291 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight sign of leak from engine sump pan. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 121,760 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 121,758 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2021 112,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 100,203 miles

rear loading door outer handle inoperative

Fail 16 Dec 2020 100,201 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

rear loading door outer handle inoperative

Pass 20 Jun 2019 85,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has side wall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 19 Jun 2019 85,031 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose inner mud wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has side wall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Body component slightly loose inner mud wing (6.2.1 (a) (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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PJ65 OWZ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PJ65 OWZ, 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 PJ65 OWZ registered?

PJ65 OWZ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 February 2016.

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