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2016 Mercedes-Benz Vito 2.1L Diesel · YJ16 AAL

YJ16 AAL

2016 Mercedes-Benz Vito (2.1L, diesel). First registered 27/06/2016. Recorded mileage 120,355 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/02/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ VITO
Year / Origin
2016 · Leeds
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 04/08/2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01/02/2027)
Recorded Mileage
120,355 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.1L
Reliability Guide
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Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

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Official DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 04/08/2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/02/2027
Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2016
Engine
2143cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The 2016 Mercedes-Benz Vito presents a stable roadworthiness profile with no recorded defects across its five most recent MOT tests. The latest examination on 6 August 2025 returned a clean pass with no advisories, confirming the trend of unbroken compliance seen since March 2021. This consistent test history indicates the vehicle has not entered a period of mechanical decline. Mileage data in the record is sparse, with only the 21 July 2023 test capturing a figure of 120,355 miles. No earlier or later odometer readings are supplied, which prevents any assessment of annual accumulation or verification against the vehicle's nine-year age. The absence of recorded mileages elsewhere leaves the buyer unable to judge usage intensity from the MOT alone. No advisories or failures appear in the history, so no recurring faults in suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, or structural corrosion have been flagged by testers. A clean sheet across five years suggests previous owners maintained basic statutory standards, though the lack of advisories does not confirm component condition beneath test thresholds. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of wear items not always caught at test, notably tyre sidewall condition, exhaust emissions under load, and underbody structural integrity for rust. The 2023 reading of 120,355 miles implies moderate van use; with no later mileage, confirm the odometer reading at viewing and check service records to validate intervals.

YJ16 AAL Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2025
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
58
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
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✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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YJ16 AAL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 Sept 2026, 08:16
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Mercedes-Benz Vito (YJ16 AAL) between March 2022 and August 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 15 advisory notices note items to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

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