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J40 EKT

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

115,915 mi
Last recorded115,915 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 EKT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 115,915 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 111,080 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 106,198 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 103,750 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 103,733 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2021 98,985 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 94,089 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 94,089 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 85,136 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 75,332 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

hand brake long travel

Fail 19 Dec 2018 75,332 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

hand brake long travel

Pass 6 Sep 2017 59,206 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 53,411 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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J40 EKT is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver 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 J40 EKT, 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 J40 EKT registered?

J40 EKT is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 September 2013.

Is J40 EKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J40 EKT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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