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LO13 WGJ

2013 Mercedes-benz Vaneo

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

176,632 mi
Last recorded176,632 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO13 WGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVaneo
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 176,632 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 174,051 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged seat belt buckle case damage (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leak from flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear rear diff both bush worn

Fail 4 Feb 2025 173,412 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 165,435 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 158,756 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2023 158,754 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 152,372 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 140,159 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 55 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 140,159 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 55 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 113,635 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 113,635 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 88,595 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 80,949 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 72,649 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 63,446 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 54,659 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 41,596 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 30,033 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2016 30,033 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 21,608 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 13,782 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 9,700 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vaneo?

Based on 44,621 MOT tests across 2,732 vehicles.

68.8%
Pass Rate
5,295
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
2,732
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,156
Stop lamp not working 1,496
Registration plate lamp not working 1,256
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,156
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 943
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LO13 WGJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vaneo in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vaneo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,156 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LO13 WGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vaneo typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vaneo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LO13 WGJ registered?

LO13 WGJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vaneo, first registered on 7 August 2013.

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The MOT history for LO13 WGJ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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