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SJ16 EVV

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,583 mi
Last recorded125,583 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ16 EVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 125,583 miles

Undertrays/Covers Fitted, Obscuring View/Access

Pass 24 Apr 2025 113,868 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 98,081 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Sticking at times (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Both tyres wearing low

Under panel tray fitted not allowing full inspection of test

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 98,081 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Sticking at times (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Both tyres wearing low

Under panel tray fitted not allowing full inspection of test

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 79,990 miles

emissions bellow measurable value

Fail 3 Apr 2023 79,990 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended does not latch (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

emissions bellow measurable value

Pass 8 Apr 2022 60,667 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 43,422 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 43,418 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 32,130 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 21,752 miles

under trays fitted

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 EVV is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EVV, 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 EVV?

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What year was SJ16 EVV registered?

SJ16 EVV is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 March 2016.

Is SJ16 EVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ16 EVV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SJ16 EVV have outstanding finance?

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