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YJ16 ZLV

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

51,850 mi
Last recorded51,850 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ16 ZLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 51,850 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2026 51,823 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 48,645 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 45,337 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 45,328 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 41,948 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 38,303 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 38,303 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 35,213 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))

Pass 19 Jul 2020 32,193 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 30,161 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 30,161 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 25,646 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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YJ16 ZLV is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YJ16 ZLV, 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 YJ16 ZLV registered?

YJ16 ZLV is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is YJ16 ZLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ16 ZLV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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