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SK16 PHZ

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

274,401 mi
Last recorded274,401 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK16 PHZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 274,401 miles

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

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

Windscreen Chipped (x2)

Pass 27 Oct 2025 269,119 miles

Chip in Windscreen

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2025 262,802 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Chip in Windscreen

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 241,417 miles

Chips in Windscreen x3

Front Tyres Uneven Wear - Edges

Offside Body component slightly loose Step (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Apr 2025 388,521 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Chips in Windscreen x3

Front Tyres Uneven Wear - Edges

Offside Body component slightly loose Step (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 229,125 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 207,204 miles

Chip in Windscreen x2

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 193,177 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 193,177 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 171,054 miles

Chip in windscreen - x2

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

Fail 19 Apr 2023 169,528 miles

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

Chip in windscreen - x2

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

Parking Brake Warning Light On

Pass 2 Nov 2022 157,999 miles

Chip in Windscreen

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2022

Chip in Windscreen

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 121,688 miles

Chip in Windscreen

Fail 19 Nov 2021 121,688 miles

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

Chip in Windscreen

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

Pass 25 May 2021 109,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm In Places (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm In Places (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 May 2021 109,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm In Places (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm In Places (5.2.3 (e))

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

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 102,255 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2020 88,956 miles

NO EMISSIONS DETECTED(VEHICLE UP TO TEMP)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 60,496 miles

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

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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SK16 PHZ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SK16 PHZ, 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 SK16 PHZ registered?

SK16 PHZ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 May 2016.

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