CarVerify

Free Car Check

YJ66 VZO

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

159,511 mi
Last recorded159,511 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ66 VZO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 159,511 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 142,765 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 137,334 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 137,334 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 127,695 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 127,681 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65r16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2021 117,879 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 117,863 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Sep 2020 106,563 miles

Offside Rear parking brake low.

Fail 4 Sep 2020 106,562 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/r16c (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear parking brake low.

Pass 2 Sep 2019 91,356 miles

NOISE FROM ENGINE

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive LEAKING FROM TIMING COVER (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front WASHER JET WEEK SPRAY

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
Full Mercedes-benz Vito reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YJ66 VZO is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YJ66 VZO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YJ66 VZO?

You can check the full history of YJ66 VZO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YJ66 VZO registered?

YJ66 VZO is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 September 2016.

Is YJ66 VZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ66 VZO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YJ66 VZO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YJ66 VZO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.