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J7 DEP

2014 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

210,166 mi
Last recorded210,166 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Vito103,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 DEP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 210,166 miles

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

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

Offside Rear light lenses cracked and broken

Fail 31 Dec 2025 210,166 miles

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

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

Offside Rear light lenses cracked and broken

Pass 16 Jan 2025 193,936 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slighty damaged (0.1 (b))

Parking brake lever long travel

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both side (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 193,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slighty damaged (0.1 (b))

Parking brake lever long travel

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both side (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 174,281 miles

Both front lower suspension arm forward bushes slightly deteriorated

Both rear shock absorber bushes slightly deteriorated

Parking brake has slightly long travel

Pass 4 Jan 2023 160,546 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 141,754 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Offside rear tyre worn low on outer edge

Parking brake has slightly long travel

Fail 1 Nov 2021 141,746 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front brake discs lipped

Offside rear tyre worn low on outer edge

Parking brake has slightly long travel

Pass 28 Oct 2020 124,667 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 124,666 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road cracked on o/s (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front brake pad low warning on pad thickness ok

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 106,912 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 83,210 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 83,210 miles

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

Offside daytime running light not working

Rear diff mount bush split

diff pinion seal leaking

Pass 22 Sep 2017 58,296 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 58,296 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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J7 DEP is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J7 DEP, 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 J7 DEP registered?

J7 DEP is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 August 2014.

Is J7 DEP safe to buy?

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