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SJ16 EVK

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

311,024 mi
Last recorded311,024 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 311,024 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2025
Pass 4 Jun 2025 272,191 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 272,191 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2024 255,847 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 6 Dec 2024 255,832 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 232,833 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2024 232,833 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 217,500 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 197,238 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 177,911 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 152,911 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 131,957 miles

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 120,194 miles

Offside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2020 101,591 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Wiper blades starting to smear windscreen

Pass 1 Nov 2019 84,553 miles

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

tpms light on

Pass 2 May 2019 59,356 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 37,276 miles

Nearside Front wheel rim dented

Nearside Rear wheel rim dented

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear to edges 165/65/16c (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears slight wear to edges 195/65/16c (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2018 15,622 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 EVK is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EVK, 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 EVK registered?

SJ16 EVK is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 March 2016.

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The MOT history for SJ16 EVK shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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