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BU51 SOS

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

242,274 mi
Last recorded242,274 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 SOS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 242,274 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 241,274 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 239,915 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 239,889 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside 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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 237,400 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 236,058 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 236,033 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 234,681 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 221,465 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 203,762 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brake is slightly binding

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Nov 2017 182,513 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 168,366 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 152,639 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 136,254 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 107,879 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 78,760 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 50,359 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 45,670 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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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BU51 SOS is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 BU51 SOS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU51 SOS registered?

BU51 SOS is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 September 2013.

Is BU51 SOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU51 SOS shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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