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SG14 RUV

2014 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

246,493 mi
Last recorded246,493 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Vito103,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG14 RUV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 246,493 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 239,012 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 239,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 221,120 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2023 221,120 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2022 178,235 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 176,137 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

emissions to clean to pick up

Fail 24 Sep 2021 176,137 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

emissions to clean to pick up

Pass 24 Sep 2020 143,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2020 133,536 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush split/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2020 133,511 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush split/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 105,441 miles

Nearside Front Lower wishbone front bush split/deteriorated

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2019 105,055 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower wishbone front bush split/deteriorated

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 77,705 miles

brake wear warning lamp illuminated on dash

park brake pedal very near reserve travel

Fail 22 Feb 2018 77,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake wear warning lamp illuminated on dash

park brake pedal very near reserve travel

Pass 28 Feb 2017 39,266 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 39,266 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 39,133 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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SG14 RUV is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2014 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 103,888 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 SG14 RUV, 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 12 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SG14 RUV registered?

SG14 RUV is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 April 2014.

Is SG14 RUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG14 RUV shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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