Mercedes Benz Vito (2016)
2016 Mercedes Benz Vito
CarHunch analysed 7,358 real MOT records for the 2016 Mercedes Benz Vito.
Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2016 Mercedes-Benz Vito sits bang on the UK average with a 79.5% first-time pass rate, which is solid and unremarkable—but the elephant in the room is that 41.2% of these vans have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, well above the typical threshold and a genuine concern for any buyer. This suggests that while most pass their MOT without major issues, when problems do emerge on this model, they tend to be serious ones.
These vans are clocking up real miles, averaging 99,440 against a median of 88,306, which tracks with the working-van profile—they're being used harder than typical cars. The 1.95 average failures and 9.1 advisories per test point to recurring minor wear items and maintenance gaps rather than fundamental design flaws, so budget for regular attention to consumables and suspension. Before buying, get a full pre-purchase inspection focused on brakes, steering, and suspension components, since those are where the dangerous defects are most likely hiding.
The 2016 Mercedes Benz Vito has a decent first-time pass rate (79.5%), but a higher-than-average share of vehicles have had serious defects recorded — the individual vehicle's history matters a lot here.
These stats describe 7,358 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.
What tends to go wrong
Across 7,358 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016.
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Before you buy a 2016 Mercedes Benz Vito
Based on MOT data from 7,358 vehicles — here's what to check.
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Check the full MOT history.
41.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded -
recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price.
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Colour Breakdown
Based on 161,938 Mercedes Benz Vito vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
Mileage Distribution
Most 2016 Mercedes Benz Vito vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2016 Mercedes Benz Vito vehicles fall between 63,374 and 121,841 miles.
2016 Mercedes Benz Vito — Still on the Road
Almost all 2016 Mercedes Benz Vitos are still on the road.
Strong survival — 6,357 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 96% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.
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