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SG16 ZLZ

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

364,396 mi
Last recorded364,396 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG16 ZLZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 364,396 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 326,439 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 326,439 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 326,397 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 291,831 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 291,806 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 271,397 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 271,229 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 271,225 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 247,306 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 217,739 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 187,838 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 132,648 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 86,939 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 31,635 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 31,616 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing caliper bolt (3.5.1l)

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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SG16 ZLZ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SG16 ZLZ, 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 SG16 ZLZ registered?

SG16 ZLZ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is SG16 ZLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG16 ZLZ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SG16 ZLZ have outstanding finance?

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