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YG66 UWV

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

244,625 mi
Last recorded244,625 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG66 UWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 244,625 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 244,619 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 222,756 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 195,359 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 171,731 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 171,731 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 145,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outer edges. (just legal) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. foot and handbrake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring suspension components

Fail 22 Nov 2021 145,878 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outer edges. (just legal) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. foot and handbrake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

brake pedal slightly longer travel than expected

Pass 4 Dec 2020 123,457 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 122,629 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 90,707 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 90,175 miles

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

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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YG66 UWV is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YG66 UWV, 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 YG66 UWV registered?

YG66 UWV is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 September 2016.

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The MOT history for YG66 UWV shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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