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SJ14 AUC

2014 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

252,258 mi
Last recorded252,258 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Vito103,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 252,258 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2026 252,092 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2025 246,725 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 227,589 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 226,974 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 226,949 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to cords - centre of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 216,233 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear mounted wrong inside visible on outside needs turning on rim

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

n/s side loading door doesnt open easily

Pass 17 Jan 2024 192,342 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2024 192,317 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction inop no engine light (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 173,758 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 173,747 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions tyre fitted wrong according to rotation arrow (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 149,931 miles

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured near seats (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside headlamp beam pattern slightly distorted

Pass 5 Jul 2022 129,963 miles

Electrical wiring insecure behind rear facing seats (4.11 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 129,941 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temporary cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions directional arrow/rotation facing opposite way (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre tread cut exposes cords when opened (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring insecure behind rear facing seats (4.11 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 110,432 miles

Nearside Electrical wiring inadequately secured wiring beneath rear facing seats seat (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has flat spots - inner 3/4 tread on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 110,432 miles

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. all 3 seats that face rear (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Electrical wiring inadequately secured wiring beneath rear facing seats seat (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has flat spots - inner 3/4 tread on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 88,368 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 78,328 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jul 2020 69,424 miles

rear passenger windows heavily tinted

Pass 15 Jan 2020 60,746 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 60,111 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit is 0.1 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 53,231 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Apr 2019 53,231 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 43,810 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 35,663 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 AUC is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AUC, 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 AUC registered?

SJ14 AUC is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 April 2014.

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