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YH66 JOA

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

231,026 mi
Last recorded231,026 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH66 JOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 231,026 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2026 230,695 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function mounting point broken (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened pitted and scoured heavily (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 28 May 2025 212,537 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 197,499 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 174,318 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 174,316 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

TPMS light indicates a fault

Pass 31 Mar 2022 141,935 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 141,932 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear 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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 107,484 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 99,757 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 99,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 80,478 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2019 80,478 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged outer (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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YH66 JOA is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YH66 JOA, 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 YH66 JOA registered?

YH66 JOA is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 October 2016.

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