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SJ16 FCG

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

346,626 mi
Last recorded346,626 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 346,626 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 May 2025 346,509 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn “D” bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn “D” bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Not secured to rack (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jul 2024 312,077 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 311,754 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due engine management light on (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened Incorrectly fitted (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 274,099 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 273,785 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 226,120 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 183,016 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 182,683 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 129,120 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 May 2019 127,831 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 May 2018 89,690 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 45,860 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 4,733 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 FCG is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 FCG, 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 FCG registered?

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

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