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SM16 UCX

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

142,024 mi
Last recorded142,024 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM16 UCX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 142,024 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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 12 May 2025 132,066 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 118,350 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 105,787 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2022 94,455 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2022 94,455 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 84,923 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 77,493 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 62,702 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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SM16 UCX is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM16 UCX, 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 SM16 UCX registered?

SM16 UCX is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 July 2016.

Is SM16 UCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM16 UCX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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