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3 SFR

2014 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

160,020 mi
Last recorded160,020 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Vito103,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 SFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 160,020 miles

Park brake requires adjustment

Pass 15 Aug 2025 143,022 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective dpf bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 142,998 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Ball joint boot also split open. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust clamp missing, exhaust system currently still secure. DPF to centre section.

Pass 4 Jul 2024 124,294 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 124,289 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 113,040 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm front bushes slight perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 101,930 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm front bushes deteriating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2021 87,598 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 77,019 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 59,752 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2018 48,089 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 48,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn on the edges

Pass 28 Feb 2017 34,240 miles

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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3 SFR is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2014 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 103,888 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 3 SFR, 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 12 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 3 SFR registered?

3 SFR is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 March 2014.

Is 3 SFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3 SFR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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