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SJ15 AVO

2015 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

116,640 mi
Last recorded116,640 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz Vito95,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ15 AVO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 116,640 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Feb 2026 116,640 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 102,362 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 102,356 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement Parking brake cable mechanism (1.1.15 (e))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 90,320 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2024 90,316 miles

Emissions unable to be completed no reading on metre (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 78,972 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive at rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 78,757 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure and rear clamps corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases heat shield (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive at rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 71,429 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 64,993 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 64,913 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not in correct (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not in correct (4.1.2 (c))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 57,180 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 47,336 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 35,234 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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SJ15 AVO is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SJ15 AVO, 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 SJ15 AVO registered?

SJ15 AVO is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 March 2015.

Is SJ15 AVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ15 AVO shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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