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YL16 SZZ

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

297,210 mi
Last recorded297,210 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL16 SZZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 297,210 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2026 265,282 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 224,349 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 203,559 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 175,581 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 174,399 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 148,568 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 122,491 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 107,399 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 95,182 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 78,735 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 68,146 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 57,260 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 46,360 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2020 42,364 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 36,045 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 36,045 miles

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

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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YL16 SZZ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YL16 SZZ, 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 YL16 SZZ registered?

YL16 SZZ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is YL16 SZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL16 SZZ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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