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SJ14 AHE

2014 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

225,059 mi
Last recorded225,059 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Vito103,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 225,059 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2026 225,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2026 218,467 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 218,360 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed insecure & fouling on bracket (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 208,593 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 208,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 202,549 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 201,787 miles

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2024 194,739 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low effort from offside rear (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2024 194,276 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low effort from offside rear (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 188,257 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 188,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 181,356 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 181,343 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2022 166,187 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 166,176 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 152,331 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 152,331 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 144,728 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 129,155 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 110,437 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 90,654 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 90,540 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 AHE is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 AHE, 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 AHE registered?

SJ14 AHE is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2014.

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