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SD18 ETE

2018 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,221 mi
Last recorded166,221 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Vito75,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD18 ETE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 166,221 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2025 145,485 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 144,856 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Oct 2024 124,355 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 123,901 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering rack gaiter adrift on rack end. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Bottom two coils missing. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 120,428 miles

Offside park brake reading a little lower that the n/s some adjustment may be required

Fail 2 Sep 2024 120,408 miles

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

Offside park brake reading a little lower that the n/s some adjustment may be required

Pass 13 Sep 2023 98,952 miles

smell of diesel around engine bay no sign of leakage.

Pass 8 Sep 2022 71,030 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 44,510 miles

Nearside dipped headlamp slightly fuzzy

park brake pedal near reserve travel

Pass 19 Aug 2020 27,358 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 15,895 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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SD18 ETE is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 75,451 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 SD18 ETE, 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 8 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 SD18 ETE registered?

SD18 ETE is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 March 2018.

Is SD18 ETE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD18 ETE shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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