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SE16 ZPV

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

204,474 mi
Last recorded204,474 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE16 ZPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 204,474 miles

Emissions close to manufacturers limit.

Offside Rear view mirror damaged.

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Service due?

Fail 24 Oct 2025 204,341 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Very little effort recorded. (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Emissions close to manufacturers limit.

Offside Rear view mirror damaged.

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Service due?

Pass 28 Oct 2024 189,247 miles

Dash warnings illuminated.

Offside Rear Park brake imbalance. Park brake efficiency only just met. 16% recorded.

Fail 25 Oct 2024 189,246 miles

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

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

Dash warnings illuminated.

Pass 28 Jul 2023 164,790 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 164,393 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Very little effort recorded. (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Very little effort recorded. (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Release lever. (1.1.6 (d))

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

Dashboard warning illuminated.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service due?

Pass 4 Aug 2022 143,853 miles

Park brake has long travel

Fail 4 Aug 2022 143,816 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit .52 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Park brake has long travel

Pass 3 Aug 2021 131,360 miles

Engine undertray not fully secured

Fail 27 Jul 2021 130,712 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Engine undertray not fully secured

Pass 6 Aug 2020 111,283 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 90,518 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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SE16 ZPV 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 SE16 ZPV, 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 SE16 ZPV registered?

SE16 ZPV is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 August 2016.

Is SE16 ZPV safe to buy?

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