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PO16 VYV

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

168,503 mi
Last recorded168,503 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO16 VYV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2026 168,503 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 156,496 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Central prop uj has play

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

Rear hand brake adjustment

steering notchy

Pass 16 Feb 2024 123,232 miles

Central propshaft bearing slight play

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Feb 2024 123,231 miles

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

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

Central propshaft bearing slight play

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Feb 2023 120,802 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 116,010 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 109,598 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 109,598 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 101,609 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 95,651 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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PO16 VYV is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PO16 VYV, 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 PO16 VYV registered?

PO16 VYV is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 March 2016.

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