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SJ16 EVX

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

227,734 mi
Last recorded227,734 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 227,734 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 225,671 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 221,594 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 205,225 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 181,340 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 165,514 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 165,439 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2022 135,874 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2022 135,874 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 113,798 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 113,798 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2021 94,561 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 81,968 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 81,968 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 May 2020 66,952 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 51,137 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 37,087 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 30,273 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 30,273 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 21,935 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 13,046 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 EVX is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 EVX, 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 EVX registered?

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

Is SJ16 EVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ16 EVX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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