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AF05 SAL

2014 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

297,709 mi
Last recorded297,709 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Vito103,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 SAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 297,709 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 3 Jun 2026 297,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Nov 2025 285,460 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 285,259 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 273,165 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 272,975 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 256,503 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 256,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front DRL lights inop

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 243,201 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2024 243,166 miles

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 6 Dec 2023 226,172 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 226,054 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end seriously misaligned Insecure (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 216,619 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 216,228 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed rubbing on anti roll bar link rod (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 207,441 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 207,273 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 191,661 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 170,651 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 155,784 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 155,703 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 142,076 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 123,742 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 87,706 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 87,509 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 81,038 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 64,004 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 58,781 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 33,940 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 32,821 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 16,098 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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AF05 SAL is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AF05 SAL, 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 AF05 SAL registered?

AF05 SAL is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 April 2014.

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