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SC16 FNO

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

443,256 mi
Last recorded443,256 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC16 FNO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2026 443,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside headlamp lens cracked

Nearside parking brake lagging in operation and no lock out

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside wiper poor

Pass 11 Mar 2025 399,337 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 399,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 365,295 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 285,744 miles

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components.

Fail 14 Mar 2023 285,744 miles

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

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

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components.

Pass 22 Nov 2022 257,760 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components.

Pass 12 Jul 2022 231,295 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 1 Mar 2022 204,105 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components.

Fail 1 Mar 2022 204,100 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components.

Pass 16 Nov 2021 185,580 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components.

Pass 13 Jul 2021 165,066 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Fail 6 Jul 2021 164,274 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 15 Mar 2021 150,854 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement small play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 20 Nov 2020 144,185 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

n/s door mirror damaged

rear brake pads getting low and discs are lipped.

Pass 31 Jul 2020 132,354 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components.

n/s door mirror casing damaged

parking brake travel slightly long

Pass 2 Mar 2020 123,650 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components.

Pass 25 Feb 2019 55,427 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 21,950 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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SC16 FNO is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SC16 FNO, 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 SC16 FNO registered?

SC16 FNO is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 August 2016.

Is SC16 FNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC16 FNO shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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