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SV16 KFJ

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

79,951 mi
Last recorded79,951 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV16 KFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 79,951 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2025 79,882 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 71,571 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 71,565 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 63,155 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 63,153 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 53,064 miles

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

Front slight front brake bind

Fail 23 Dec 2022 53,064 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front slight front brake bind

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 47,879 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner disc faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Minor damage to windscreen at Offside Upper (minor chip less than 10mm in diameter)

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor oil leak from engine oil sump/timing cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 42,200 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads 70-80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil around sump pan gasket and lower section of timing cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2020 42,196 miles

Central Brake pivot has restricted free movement park brake cable compensator pivot (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads 70-80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil around sump pan gasket and lower section of timing cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2019 33,553 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage in swept area less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2019 33,551 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage in swept area less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (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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SV16 KFJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 SV16 KFJ, 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 SV16 KFJ registered?

SV16 KFJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 April 2016.

Is SV16 KFJ safe to buy?

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