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J2 DTJ

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

90,843 mi
Last recorded90,843 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 DTJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 90,843 miles

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

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

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

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

full exhaust system showing corrosion and blowing slightly

Pass 5 Aug 2025 87,030 miles

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))

complete exhaust system showing corrosion

Fail 4 Aug 2025 87,030 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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))

complete exhaust system showing corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2024 81,323 miles

dpf bracket/support snapped but exhaust still adequately supported

rear diff bushes worn

Pass 3 Aug 2023 74,741 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 74,741 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 65,084 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

n/s/rear brake pad warning wire damaged

Fail 15 Jul 2022 65,084 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

n/s/rear brake pad warning wire damaged

Pass 21 Jul 2021 53,241 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 49,902 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 44,334 miles

o/s/rear tyre app limits

Pass 1 Jun 2018 38,887 miles

bonnet pull lever broken but still operational

rear tyes app limits (245/45/18xl)

Fail 1 Jun 2018 38,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

bonnet pull lever broken but still operational

rear tyes app limits (245/45/18xl)

Pass 31 May 2017 32,476 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 27 May 2016 25,805 miles

Nearside Front wiper split

Offside Front wiper split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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J2 DTJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,987cc 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 J2 DTJ, 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 J2 DTJ registered?

J2 DTJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 May 2013.

Is J2 DTJ safe to buy?

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