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BU14 FBB

2014 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

171,326 mi
Last recorded171,326 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Vito103,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU14 FBB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 171,326 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 169,005 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 152,941 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 149,098 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 149,035 miles

Direction indicator not working headlamps (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam Suspect ignition feed fault (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working Suspect ignition feed fault (7.7 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 144,556 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 144,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 144,507 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 137,392 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 137,382 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 132,218 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 132,208 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 119,194 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 111,263 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 111,262 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 86,854 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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BU14 FBB is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 BU14 FBB, 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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BU14 FBB is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2014.

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