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SD16 CZA

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD16 CZA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front's (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2025

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front's (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024

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

Fail 20 Nov 2024

Emissions unable to be completed bad oil leak . not wanting to damage engine with revving (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front inner wheel arch insecure and fouling and chiffon gbrake flexi

Pass 14 Nov 2023 239,778 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 239,770 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2022 222,929 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive leak from intercooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 222,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Both (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive leak from intercooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 210,271 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 210,267 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases AT CLAMP (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 195,175 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 129,192 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 CZA is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 CZA, 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 SD16 CZA registered?

SD16 CZA is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 April 2016.

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