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SB65 VGU

2015 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

302,062 mi
Last recorded302,062 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz Vito95,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB65 VGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 302,062 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2026 298,713 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2026 298,711 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2025 278,894 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 264,222 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 246,314 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 245,287 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 231,052 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 10 May 2023 231,041 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 215,207 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s n/s

Pass 1 Feb 2022 190,025 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 189,990 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 163,412 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 163,353 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured Abs and brake pad wear warning wires (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured Abs and brake wear warning wires (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 148,628 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 118,571 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 81,848 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 73,139 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 73,119 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 54,929 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 5,630 miles

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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SB65 VGU is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2015 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 95,194 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 SB65 VGU, 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 11 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SB65 VGU registered?

SB65 VGU is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 December 2015.

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