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RE16 DYY

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,619 mi
Last recorded155,619 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE16 DYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 155,619 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTh front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 155,619 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres heavily worn on inner edges. all perishing 195/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 134,370 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

pad wear light on

Fail 18 Nov 2024 134,369 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

pad wear light on

Pass 28 Nov 2023 116,384 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 116,384 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 106,086 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 90,402 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 68,866 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 57,192 miles

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

long travel on handbrake

Fail 12 Dec 2019 57,045 miles

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

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

long travel on handbrake

Pass 19 Dec 2018 33,385 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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RE16 DYY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,143cc 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 RE16 DYY, 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

How do I check the history of RE16 DYY?

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What year was RE16 DYY registered?

RE16 DYY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 June 2016.

Is RE16 DYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE16 DYY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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