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SG16 ZMU

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

229,704 mi
Last recorded229,704 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG16 ZMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 229,704 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 231,301 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 213,108 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 207,348 miles

Nearside side door damaged.

Offside side door damaged but no sharp edges

Pass 17 Mar 2021 187,021 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 187,021 miles

Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective nox sensor wiring loom hanging dangerously low @ o/s centre of vehicle (8.2.2.1 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML on constant (8.2.1.2 (h))

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view n/s mirror cover missing and sharp edges (3.3 (b) (ii))

Parking brake inoperative on one side o/s parking brake not met efficiencies (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working washers inop (3.5 (a))

Seat belt webbing significantly weakened o/s seat belt webbing ripped and weakened also wont retract (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blades wear sensor showing worn (3.4 (b) (i))

engine oil level on minimum

Pass 20 Feb 2020 160,565 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 160,565 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 159,281 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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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SG16 ZMU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZMU, 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 SG16 ZMU registered?

SG16 ZMU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 April 2016.

Is SG16 ZMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG16 ZMU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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