2016 Mercedes-Benz Vito 2.1L Diesel · AX16 KVC
2016 Mercedes-Benz Vito (2.1L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2016. Recorded mileage 179,378 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ VITO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,378 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial 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.
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AX16 KVC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/01/2026
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AX16 KVC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Mercedes-Benz Vito (AX16 KVC) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”.
AX16 KVC Mileage History
- 22/01/2024153,835 mi
- 27/01/2025179,324 mi+25,489 mi
- 29/01/2025179,378 mi+54 mi
Average of roughly 25,019 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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