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SJ16 EUE

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

386,145 mi
Last recorded386,145 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ16 EUE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 386,145 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2026 365,833 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 343,211 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 322,342 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 309,090 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 298,574 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 268,006 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 248,603 miles

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

under tray fitted

Fail 3 Jan 2023 248,596 miles

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2022 221,916 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 28 Dec 2021 201,812 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2021 201,807 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2021 180,043 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 162,835 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 162,835 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 150,093 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 150,093 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 126,050 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 126,049 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 103,614 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 79,564 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 59,533 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 34,193 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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SJ16 EUE is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 SJ16 EUE, 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

How do I check the history of SJ16 EUE?

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What year was SJ16 EUE registered?

SJ16 EUE is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is SJ16 EUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ16 EUE shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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