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SF16 XSU

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

310,596 mi
Last recorded310,596 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF16 XSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 310,596 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jun 2025 290,179 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 290,179 miles

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024
Fail 3 Jun 2024

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front bottom ball joints worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 181,026 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 114,396 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 114,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 100,561 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 95,412 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 76,734 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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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SF16 XSU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SF16 XSU, 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 SF16 XSU registered?

SF16 XSU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is SF16 XSU safe to buy?

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