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SF18 VLM

2018 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

105,040 mi
Last recorded105,040 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Vito75,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF18 VLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 105,040 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2026 105,040 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2026 95,672 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 95,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2025 85,580 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 72,854 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 69,239 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 67,125 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 65,339 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 55,311 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 51,294 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 43,143 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 42,767 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen chipped

Pass 25 Nov 2020 31,719 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 15,869 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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SF18 VLM is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 SF18 VLM, 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.

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What year was SF18 VLM registered?

SF18 VLM is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 March 2018.

Is SF18 VLM safe to buy?

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