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J13 NGV

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

217,800 mi
Last recorded217,800 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ13 NGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 217,800 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 215,689 miles

Handbrake pedal long travei

Pass 2 Jan 2024 211,069 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 209,000 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 205,062 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 205,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 196,373 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 182,993 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 174,241 miles

o/s handbrake effort slightly low compared to n/s

o/s/r brake sticking slightly

tyres fitted are not commercial tyres, but do just meet the required load rating. Advise replacing with correct commercial tyres.

Fail 1 Jun 2018 174,241 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

o/s handbrake effort slightly low compared to n/s

tyres fitted are not commercial tyres, but do just meet the required load rating. Advise replacing with correct commercial tyres.

Pass 28 Apr 2017 149,802 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 149,750 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported mid position clamp corrode away. system parting (7.1.1)

Front Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread worn on outter edge cords showing (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rear section clamp corrode away . system parting (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 113,969 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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J13 NGV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 J13 NGV, 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 J13 NGV registered?

J13 NGV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 April 2013.

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