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SJ65 ZPU

2015 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

122,206 mi
Last recorded122,206 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz Vito95,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ65 ZPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 122,206 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general under body corrosion

Fail 13 Jan 2026 122,206 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general under body corrosion

Pass 27 Dec 2024 117,860 miles

Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides low tread edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressure light on

Fail 24 Dec 2024 117,877 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides low tread edges (5.2.3 (e))

condensation o/s/f headlamp

engine oil level low

n/s/r parking brake effort low

o/s/r parking brake fluctuating

Pass 4 Sep 2023 112,387 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides have small cuts outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing low on tread edges (5.2.3 (e))

condensation o/s/f headlamp lense

Fail 31 Aug 2023 112,387 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

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

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides have small cuts outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing low on tread edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

condensation o/s/f headlamp lense

engine oil level low

Pass 7 Sep 2022 98,367 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall slightly deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 98,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall slightly deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 87,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on minimum limit. replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 79,919 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 79,919 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 71,390 miles

Front front tyres both side side walls cracked and tyres wearing bit thin on inner and outer edges.

Offside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 70,950 miles

Offside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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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SJ65 ZPU is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SJ65 ZPU, 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 SJ65 ZPU registered?

SJ65 ZPU is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 September 2015.

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