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SF18 VNJ

2018 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,045 mi
Last recorded58,045 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Vito75,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF18 VNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 58,045 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All rear/centre seats + front centre ()

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 55,821 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Centre & rear rows + front centre seat ()

Pass 16 Feb 2024 50,507 miles

child seats fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2023 47,317 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Centre & rear seat rows + centre front (7 child seats) ()

Pass 29 Mar 2022 45,301 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play Propshaft centre mount (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Mar 2022 45,288 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected Light lense cracked and showing white light to rear (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play Propshaft centre mount (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Mar 2021 43,915 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 43,915 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 VNJ is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver 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 VNJ, 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 VNJ registered?

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

Is SF18 VNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF18 VNJ 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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