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YL14 SYG

2014 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

227,239 mi
Last recorded227,239 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Vito103,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL14 SYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 227,239 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 227,239 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 211,222 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2025 211,222 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 191,599 miles

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

Parking brake pedal has travel

Pass 5 Jan 2022 161,244 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2021 161,205 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 145,471 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 145,466 miles

Front Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2019 132,232 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 132,232 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 127,388 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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YL14 SYG is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YL14 SYG, 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 YL14 SYG registered?

YL14 SYG is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 July 2014.

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