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Y5 PLP

2014 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

155,876 mi
Last recorded155,876 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Vito103,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY5 PLP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 155,876 miles

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 149,295 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 134,192 miles

Front Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 31 Jan 2024 133,728 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition large crack (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view door mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Jan 2023 109,793 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 93,649 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 75,919 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 58,263 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 41,598 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 31,600 miles

Front tyres starting to wear low on edges

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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Y5 PLP is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y5 PLP, 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 Y5 PLP registered?

Y5 PLP is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 September 2014.

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