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LF14 XLK

2014 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

306,012 mi
Last recorded306,012 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Vito103,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 306,012 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2026 305,924 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 280,241 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 268,336 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 268,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 257,170 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 252,380 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges 195/65R16

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread 195/65R16C (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread 195/65R16C (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 234,698 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2022 234,698 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 204,612 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 204,612 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside 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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 199,099 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 24 Sep 2020 181,382 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 168,229 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 151,989 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 151,989 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 132,202 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 115,529 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 95,360 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs badly lipped and on limit (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 95,360 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs badly lipped and on limit (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2017 82,972 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 82,972 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 71,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

No idle speed detected

Pass 15 Sep 2016 60,395 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 48,765 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 38,535 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 38,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 XLK is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 LF14 XLK, 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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LF14 XLK is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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