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V29 ARF

2014 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,347 mi
Last recorded180,347 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Vito103,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV29 ARF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 180,347 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2026 180,342 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 165,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Warning message on dash for exhaust filter

long travel on park brake lever but met the brake test requirements, seems it may require adjustment

Fail 11 Feb 2025 165,429 miles

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

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb held in with tape, headlamp unit seems defective (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Warning message on dash for exhaust filter

long travel on park brake lever but met the brake test requirements, seems it may require adjustment

Pass 19 Nov 2022 152,882 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 132,124 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 112,268 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 90,352 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 90,352 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 70,051 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 70,051 miles

Central Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 48,746 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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V29 ARF is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2014 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 103,888 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 V29 ARF, 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 12 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was V29 ARF registered?

V29 ARF is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 April 2014.

Is V29 ARF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V29 ARF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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