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V29 VAN

2014 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,995 mi
Last recorded143,995 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Vito103,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV29 VAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 143,995 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2026 143,981 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2025 134,355 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 134,355 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2024 125,415 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 119,885 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 109,500 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 109,500 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 103,260 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 90,105 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 73,908 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2019 73,903 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 59,508 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2018 59,503 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 48,506 miles

exhaust front pipe bracket broke

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 VAN is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VAN, 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 VAN registered?

V29 VAN is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 October 2014.

Is V29 VAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V29 VAN shows 15 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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