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A16 SPJ

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

233,253 mi
Last recorded233,253 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 SPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 233,253 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 229,240 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 222,628 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 222,628 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 214,081 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2023 214,081 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2022 205,379 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 194,380 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 184,037 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 173,925 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 162,232 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 162,232 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 154,168 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 146,600 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 146,597 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' top and bottom (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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A16 SPJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 110,190 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 A16 SPJ, 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 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A16 SPJ registered?

A16 SPJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 March 2013.

Is A16 SPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 SPJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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