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SL15 YTV

2015 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

199,396 mi
Last recorded199,396 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz Vito95,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL15 YTV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 199,396 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff front seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2026 199,396 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking Pipes to cooler leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff front seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 195,153 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small hole in the back box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rubber splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Diff front seal leaking

Fail 13 Mar 2025 195,153 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small hole in the back box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rubber splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Diff front seal leaking

Pass 27 Nov 2023 163,654 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 141,676 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 126,368 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 112,744 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 85,608 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 66,907 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 May 2018 66,907 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component leaking suspension arm front bush (5.3.5 (c))

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

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

excessive play in fan hub bearing

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

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

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

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

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

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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SL15 YTV is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SL15 YTV, 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 SL15 YTV registered?

SL15 YTV is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 May 2015.

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