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JCB 265

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

56,002 mi
Last recorded56,002 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCB 265
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2013
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 56,002 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2026 56,001 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 53,629 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2025 53,629 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 50,962 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 47,849 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 44,697 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 39,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 36,354 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre to rear clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 36,354 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre to rear clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 33,684 miles

All brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 6 Aug 2018 30,490 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 27,937 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 26,139 miles

Inner wheel arch covers fitted.

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot bush deterioration. (2.7.4)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens cracked. (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot bush deterioration. (2.7.4)

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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JCB 265 is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 JCB 265, 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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JCB 265 is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2013.

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