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LF14 XLJ

2014 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests29 (23 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate79.3%

Mileage

289,534 mi
Last recorded289,534 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Vito103,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF14 XLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

23 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 289,534 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2025 279,668 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 272,350 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 263,079 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 252,514 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 242,451 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 234,172 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 222,253 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2022 212,987 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 203,034 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 195,052 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 189,572 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 176,762 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 166,501 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 153,588 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 153,588 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 127,323 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 127,323 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2018 125,248 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 125,248 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2017 104,754 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 90,127 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 90,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 74,071 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 74,071 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 55,735 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 41,224 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 22,965 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 22,965 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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LF14 XLJ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.3%.

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 LF14 XLJ, 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 LF14 XLJ registered?

LF14 XLJ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 April 2014.

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