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SJ20 AEM

2020 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,312 mi
Last recorded135,312 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2020 Mercedes-benz Vito62,118 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ20 AEM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2020
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 135,312 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 135,308 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 100,130 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 100,126 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2023 74,325 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 74,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 44,085 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 44,015 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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SJ20 AEM is a 2020 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2020 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 62,118 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 SJ20 AEM, 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 6 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJ20 AEM registered?

SJ20 AEM is a 2020 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 June 2020.

Is SJ20 AEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ20 AEM shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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