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SF18 VLP

2018 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,866 mi
Last recorded40,866 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Vito75,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 40,866 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 32,570 miles

General corrosion on underside

Pass 9 May 2024 30,604 miles

General corrosion on underside of vehicle

Rear seats removed prior to test

Fail 21 Mar 2024 30,594 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

(mini bus) all rear seats have been removed prior to test

Nearside Front brake pads close to metal

both front brake discs corroded

both rear brake discs corroded

brake wear lamp on

Pass 27 Feb 2023 23,656 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 23,656 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 22,221 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 17,960 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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 VLP is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 SF18 VLP, 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 SF18 VLP registered?

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

Is SF18 VLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF18 VLP shows 8 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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