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L30 ABF

2014 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

160,557 mi
Last recorded160,557 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Vito103,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL30 ABF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 160,557 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 144,938 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2025 144,938 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 132,707 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 120,101 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 120,101 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 98,746 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 79,784 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 61,642 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 42,764 miles

could not pick up blip test for smoke test reading too low to register + engine not reving more than 2900rpm

Pass 18 Jan 2018 33,714 miles

smoke test too low to register could not pick up blip test + could not rev engine more than 3000rpm

Pass 26 Jan 2017 40,916 miles

both headlight aims too high (adjusted)

smoke test carried out but not high enough to register + engine would not rev more than 2500rpm

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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L30 ABF is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L30 ABF, 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 L30 ABF registered?

L30 ABF is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 January 2014.

Is L30 ABF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L30 ABF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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