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PO13 UTJ

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

167,063 mi
Last recorded167,063 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO13 UTJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 167,063 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 162,649 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 162,647 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 161,187 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 155,985 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 155,985 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low on effort (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 151,093 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 149,308 miles

centre rear seats removed

Fail 10 Apr 2019 149,301 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 127,323 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 Apr 2018 124,012 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust clamps x2 corroded away (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust mount corroded away (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load last row middle seat belt stalk faulty (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing rear 1st row middle (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing rear 1st row ns (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing rear 1st row os (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear door closed with rope

Pass 5 May 2017 95,472 miles

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 4 May 2017 95,471 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 66,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outter edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit spare tyre close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 66,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outter edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit spare tyre close to limit (4.1.E.1)

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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PO13 UTJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PO13 UTJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PO13 UTJ registered?

PO13 UTJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 March 2013.

Is PO13 UTJ safe to buy?

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