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SH65 OPT

2015 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

319,239 mi
Last recorded319,239 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz Vito95,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH65 OPT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 319,239 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ns/os ()

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened rubber mount (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2026 319,239 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ns/os ()

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened rubber mount (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2025 288,394 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 288,036 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 May 2024 259,528 miles
Pass 6 May 2024 259,134 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 259,134 miles

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 254,345 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2023 254,192 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed in the case of a sliding door (6.2.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 254,033 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.10 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 253,307 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2022 244,654 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 244,600 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Feb 2020 234,396 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 218,596 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 141,009 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 72,778 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 13,281 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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SH65 OPT is a 2015 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 66.7%.

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 SH65 OPT, 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 SH65 OPT registered?

SH65 OPT is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 November 2015.

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