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SD16 CWL

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

389,611 mi
Last recorded389,611 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD16 CWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 389,611 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2026 388,598 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed marked with white paint (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 354,595 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 324,052 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 323,302 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubber boot split (marked with white paint) (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 291,419 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Jun 2023 290,912 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 243,391 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Jun 2022 242,469 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Jul 2021 202,861 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2021 202,843 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached Top bolt (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 202,754 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front OST brake flex hose in secure

Pass 23 Dec 2020 186,904 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 186,824 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Emission plate value missing

Nearside Main beam incorrect image

Pass 12 Dec 2019 156,816 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 142,037 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 99,221 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 98,907 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 54,196 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 9,539 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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SD16 CWL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 SD16 CWL, 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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SD16 CWL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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