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J4 SHG

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

283,881 mi
Last recorded283,881 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 SHG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 283,881 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 264,050 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 240,795 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 217,572 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 191,576 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 175,474 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 164,904 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 140,313 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 108,599 miles

Anti-slip brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking Brake Efficiency only just met. It may require adjustment or repair.

Pass 16 Jun 2016 91,319 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 May 2015 59,668 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 42,882 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 42,882 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2014 35,826 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 May 2014 35,826 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 21,275 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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J4 SHG is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J4 SHG, 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 J4 SHG registered?

J4 SHG is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 April 2013.

Is J4 SHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J4 SHG shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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