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SJ16 EYG

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

192,019 mi
Last recorded192,019 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 192,019 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2026 191,936 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2017 part worn tyre at 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 163,247 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

handbrake travel

Pass 6 Jul 2023 144,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing part worn winter tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing part worn winter tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear crank oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 121,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 121,892 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible delaminated (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2019 68,804 miles

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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 EYG is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EYG, 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 EYG registered?

SJ16 EYG is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 March 2016.

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The MOT history for SJ16 EYG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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