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GSL 5N

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,178 mi
Last recorded109,178 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSL 5N
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 109,178 miles

Front bumper damaged but secure

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 101,228 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear park brake slight bind

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear park brake slight bind

Fail 1 Dec 2023 101,228 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear park brake slight bind

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear park brake slight bind

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 91,492 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Oct 2021 81,987 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 81,835 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 69,149 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 59,936 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 59,936 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 50,113 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 45,082 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 36,716 miles

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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GSL 5N is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GSL 5N, 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 GSL 5N registered?

GSL 5N is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 September 2013.

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