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SF15 ZHA

2015 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

386,089 mi
Last recorded386,089 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz Vito95,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF15 ZHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 386,089 miles

Exhaust tail pipe in poor condition

Fail 13 Jul 2026 386,079 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working Side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust tail pipe in poor condition

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

Fail 29 May 2026 385,814 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Steering rack insecure Movement in securing bolts (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack fixing bolts ineffective (2.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust tailpipe poor condition

Pass 10 Jun 2025 361,317 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2025 360,463 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Coolant leak

Fail 16 May 2025 358,602 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 22 May 2024 329,264 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 328,701 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 300,387 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 299,797 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2022 265,682 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 245,840 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 245,612 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 240,159 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both top bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 240,151 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both top bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 200,628 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 200,037 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 155,250 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 155,249 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 107,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut in the tread but not through to the cords

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 61,264 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 17,069 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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SF15 ZHA is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 SF15 ZHA, 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 SF15 ZHA registered?

SF15 ZHA is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 March 2015.

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