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742 GDM

2014 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

78,463 mi
Last recorded78,463 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Vito103,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration742 GDM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 78,463 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 77,316 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 75,876 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 71,979 miles

Exhaust mounting defective by flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 69,942 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 66,119 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle mount broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chips in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 66,118 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective middle mount broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chips in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 63,144 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded & broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp u/s (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2020 63,144 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded & broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp u/s (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 53,842 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 41,729 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 41,627 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre showing ply on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 31,171 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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742 GDM is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue 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 742 GDM, 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 742 GDM registered?

742 GDM is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 June 2014.

Is 742 GDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 742 GDM 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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