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SJ14 AFF

2014 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Vito103,888 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ14 AFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sidewalls cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Jul 2025

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sidewalls cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 359,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Daytime running lamp not working (fitted to vehicles first used from 1 March 2018)

Pass 16 Mar 2023 334,370 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 334,260 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 296,543 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 296,472 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Spare tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Mar 2021 265,016 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 255,862 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 251,414 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 212,655 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 164,485 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 121,106 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 120,875 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 84,298 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 46,958 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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SJ14 AFF is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SJ14 AFF, 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 SJ14 AFF registered?

SJ14 AFF is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 March 2014.

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The MOT history for SJ14 AFF shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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