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BU14 FMJ

2014 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

179,377 mi
Last recorded179,377 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Vito103,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU14 FMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 179,377 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush cracking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush cracking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 179,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush cracking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush cracking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

spare tyre is flat.

Pass 17 Sep 2024 167,142 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 152,931 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 137,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

No emisssions pick-up 62c

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

Fail 8 Sep 2022 137,534 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

No emisssions pick-up 62c

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 116,838 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front tyres have feathering/stepped through tread areas.

Fail 30 Jun 2021 116,829 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel hand brake. (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front tyres have feathering/stepped through tread areas.

Pass 20 Oct 2020 108,449 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 108,449 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 87,025 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 67,724 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 67,724 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 45,551 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 FMJ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FMJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU14 FMJ registered?

BU14 FMJ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 April 2014.

Is BU14 FMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU14 FMJ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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