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V4 AEJ

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests36 (26 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

74,000 mi
Last recorded74,000 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV4 AEJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

26 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 74,000 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2025 56,382 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened base plate (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened base plate (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Sep 2025 70,385 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 70,382 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade rubber badly split. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade rubber badly split. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear tail light lens damaged but no adverse effects on any lamp functions.

Pass 11 Feb 2025 107,743 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 53,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to recommended wear stops. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 67,614 miles

Offside Rear tail light lens damaged but no adverse effects on any lamp functions

Fail 16 Aug 2024 67,613 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tail light lens damaged but no adverse effects on any lamp functions

Pass 15 Feb 2024 101,877 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 49,605 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 49,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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 15 Aug 2023 64,236 miles

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))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 64,233 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (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 21 Feb 2023 93,593 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2023 93,592 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured Rim has 4 cracks. (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured Rim. (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perishing. (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perishing. (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 37,362 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 61,715 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 84,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking / perishing. (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking / perishing. (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 84,593 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking / perishing. (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking / perishing. (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 59,004 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 59,004 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 58,998 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 58,998 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 75,019 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 46,000 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 45,942 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2019 67,119 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 30,985 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 27,493 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 58,872 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 22,252 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 49,386 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 49,380 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2016 32,178 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 30,164 miles

Child seats fitted to n/s/r & o/s/r seats, unable to check adult belts fully

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 5 Apr 2016 30,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seats fitted to n/s/r & o/s/r seats, unable to check adult belts fully

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres wearing on inner edges

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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V4 AEJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 V4 AEJ, 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 V4 AEJ registered?

V4 AEJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 December 2016.

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