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SJ16 EZN

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,695 mi
Last recorded70,695 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ16 EZN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 70,695 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 70,693 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 69,150 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 69,147 miles

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 61,695 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 55,039 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 45,809 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 45,809 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2019 29,991 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Timing case area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2019 29,991 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested Bulb inoperative (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Timing case area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 EZN is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EZN, 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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SJ16 EZN is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 May 2016.

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