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J88 TML

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

276,092 mi
Last recorded276,092 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 TML
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 276,092 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2025 250,550 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 237,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 211,246 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 192,998 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 180,737 miles

3rd row seat o/s rear belt not tested seat folded down

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension front bush perishing/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 180,737 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

3rd row seat o/s rear belt not tested seat folded down

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension front bush perishing/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade split central (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm central tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm central tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 168,815 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test THIRD ROW SEATS CUSTOMER REMOVED IN FROUNT OF ME

Pass 4 Jan 2020 159,259 miles

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 136,923 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 108,174 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 108,174 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 85,343 miles

Offside front Tyre wearing inner edge

nearside front Tyre wearing inner/outer edge

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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J88 TML is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 J88 TML, 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 J88 TML registered?

J88 TML is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 December 2013.

Is J88 TML safe to buy?

The MOT history for J88 TML shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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