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YJ16 ZWU

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

161,045 mi
Last recorded161,045 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ16 ZWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 161,045 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 161,045 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 159,565 miles

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

tyre pressure light on

Pass 28 Mar 2023 149,799 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 141,854 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 134,951 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020
Pass 15 Mar 2019 108,442 miles

Boot lid slightly loose tail-gate "open" warning light on (no keys for security locks) (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear axle close to bump-stops (vehicle at max gross vehicle weight)

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 ZWU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 YJ16 ZWU, 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 ZWU registered?

YJ16 ZWU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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The MOT history for YJ16 ZWU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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