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SJ16 EPA

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

389,008 mi
Last recorded389,008 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ16 EPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 389,008 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play ANTIROLL BAR LINK ROD (5.3.4 (a) (i))

ODOMETER BACK LIGHT INOP

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play SUSPECT PLAY AT INNER STEERING RACK BALL JOINT (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play BOTH CENTRE BEARINGS HAVE SLIGHT LIFT (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 339,508 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre over 10 years old

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

Fail 8 May 2025 338,498 miles

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

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

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

Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail rubber coupling at rear diff (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre over 10 years old

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

Pass 17 May 2024 292,916 miles

DASH BOARD CENTRE DISPLAY BACKLIGHT INOP - VERY DIM AND HARD TO READ

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play both bearing have slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2023

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play both bearing have slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 May 2022 214,869 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 May 2021 161,707 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer and inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 May 2021 161,707 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer and inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 95,185 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 95,185 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 24,327 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 23,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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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SJ16 EPA is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SJ16 EPA, 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 SJ16 EPA registered?

SJ16 EPA is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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