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SJ16 EWE

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,569 mi
Last recorded119,569 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ16 EWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 119,569 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside 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 4 Mar 2024 100,195 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2024 100,195 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 84,832 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 84,832 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 157,881 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 157,881 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre outer wall x 2 cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 53,700 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 41,802 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 19,470 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear windows have factory tints

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 EWE is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EWE, 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

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What year was SJ16 EWE registered?

SJ16 EWE is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 March 2016.

Is SJ16 EWE safe to buy?

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