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SG13 VKO

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

215,279 mi
Last recorded215,279 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG13 VKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 215,279 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes underbody (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underbody suspension braking and exhaust components general surface corrosion

Fail 25 Jul 2024 215,279 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes underbody (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

underbody suspension braking and exhaust components general surface corrosion

Pass 26 Jul 2023 214,306 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

central and rear exhaust clamps missing

Fail 25 Jul 2023 214,306 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

central and rear exhaust clamps missing

Fail 23 Jun 2023 214,304 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material @ ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material @ ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front seat belt buckle missing

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

central and rear exhaust clamps missing

Fail 15 May 2023 214,286 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Phone holder in front of drivers view (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition Large crack @ offside (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre out of shape and worn in one area on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Down to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears @ rear ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Centre and rear exhaust clamps missing

Coolant level low

Exhaust mounting defective Front exhaust mounting loose (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear mounting detached (6.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material @ ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Lamp lens cracked

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Brake pads worn more than nearside

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material @ ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lamp lens cracked

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 201,562 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rears @ rear ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and Nearside front @ ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective mount loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Detached (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Offside handbrake effort low (1.2.1 (c))

Slight imbalance on front brakes

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view light scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 201,555 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rears @ rear ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and Nearside front @ ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective mount loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Detached (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Offside handbrake effort low (1.2.1 (c))

Slight imbalance on front brakes

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view light scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 185,127 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 185,124 miles

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

brake pad wear indicater warning lamp on pads o/k

front & rear tyres worn on edges

o/s/f brake binding

o/s/r tyre on wear limit tread

Pass 10 Jun 2020 161,616 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 161,616 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 154,791 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 154,790 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 129,575 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 128,281 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 100,348 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 94,732 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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SG13 VKO is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SG13 VKO, 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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SG13 VKO is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 March 2013.

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