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SJ21 CVL

2021 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,539 mi
Last recorded59,539 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2021 Mercedes-benz Vito58,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ21 CVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2021
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 59,539 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 59,536 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 57% Imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 58,391 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

parking brake pedal almost at end of travel before brakes apply

Pass 16 Jul 2024 43,618 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 43,578 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth worn through (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads on both sides of vehicle (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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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SJ21 CVL is a 2021 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2021 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 58,290 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 SJ21 CVL, 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 5 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SJ21 CVL?

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What year was SJ21 CVL registered?

SJ21 CVL is a 2021 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 July 2021.

Is SJ21 CVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ21 CVL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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