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WM16 BJU

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

180,907 mi
Last recorded180,907 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM16 BJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 180,907 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Offside Reversing lamp insecure (4.6.1 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Nearside and offside (4.8.1 (a) (i))

TPM indicating low pressure

Pass 12 Dec 2024 170,062 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Center to rear joint clamp corroded and starting to split (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Nail in tyre Offside front ()

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 153,855 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 138,230 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2022 138,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached Nearside and offside,bushes (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Offside ()

Pass 2 Dec 2021 110,934 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 110,933 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front N/S MIRROR DAMAGED, LIKELY TO GRAZE IF CONTACTED.

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

Offside Rear BUMPER DAMAGED BUT NOT LIKELY TO BECOME DETATCHED.

Pass 17 Dec 2020 94,052 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 64,504 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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WM16 BJU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 WM16 BJU, 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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WM16 BJU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 June 2016.

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