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SG13 VKS

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

196,398 mi
Last recorded196,398 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 196,398 miles

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

brake pedal has little reserve travel

Fail 24 Jun 2026 196,398 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

brake pedal has little reserve travel

Pass 24 Jun 2025 186,062 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 186,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 167,044 miles

oil leak from rear differential

Fail 21 Jun 2024 167,044 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre exhaust clap loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front day time running light not working

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

brake pedal feels long

oil leak from rear differential

Pass 24 Jun 2023 138,193 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective mounting in front of rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 138,192 miles

Nearside Seat belt not functioning as intended very rear. (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective mounting in front of rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 129,119 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES TO FLEXIBLE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective REAR BRACKET CORRODED AND BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn REAR UPPER (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ABOVE INTERIOR MIRROR (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 129,118 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES TO FLEXIBLE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective REAR BRACKET CORRODED AND BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn REAR UPPER (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ABOVE INTERIOR MIRROR (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 107,661 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 107,661 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Back box clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2020 99,811 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 99,811 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 73,452 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 69,786 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases dpf to mid box joint has rotten clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 56,359 miles

front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2016 48,414 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 VKS 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 61.1%.

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 VKS, 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 SG13 VKS registered?

SG13 VKS is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 March 2013.

Is SG13 VKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG13 VKS shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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