2016 Mercedes-Benz Vito 1.6L Diesel · DC66 VFA

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz Vito presents a roadworthy status as of the most recent test, with a pass recorded on 1 September 2025 at 65,650 miles and no defects listed. The maintenance trend appears stable across the available history, with every pass showing a clean sheet and no advisories logged at any stage. The record shows two failed tests on the same dates as passes in 2023 and 2025, both at identical mileages and with no defects recorded, which points to administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than mechanical faults. Mileage accumulation is consistent with typical light commercial use for a ten-year-old vehicle. The van covered 58,349 miles by 9 October 2023, rose to 60,265 miles at the 13 March 2024 test, and reached 65,650 miles by 1 September 2025. That equates to roughly 6,565 miles per year, with the longest gap being the eighteen-month stretch between October 2023 and September 2025 adding only 7,301 miles. The data is sparse but clean, showing no rapid accumulation that would accelerate wear on drivetrain or suspension components. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity and corrosion points, particularly around chassis rails and suspension mounting areas, given the age and the lack of any advisory history to confirm these were checked closely. The absence of recorded brake, tyre, or exhaust emissions concerns across five tests suggests previous owners kept basic consumables within limits, though the twin fail-pass entries on the same days imply the paperwork trail is unreliable and warrants verification of the current certificate with DVSA. Given the repeated same-day fail and pass entries with zero defects, the most likely cause is a retest logged incorrectly or a minor procedural rejection cleared within minutes. The buyer should confirm with the seller which garage conducted the September 2025 test and request the full printout. No recurring mechanical fault trend exists in the data, but the silent history offers no evidence of proactive maintenance beyond statutory minimums.