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SG13 WHL

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

349,050 mi
Last recorded349,050 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2026 349,050 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

all rear brake pipes and handbrake cables greased

Fail 6 Oct 2026 349,050 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

all rear brake pipes and handbrake cables greased

Pass 26 Sep 2025 342,396 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Fuel pipe chafing grassed including handbrake cables (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

all rear brake pipes and handbrake cables greased

brake signs on

Fail 26 Sep 2025 342,396 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Fuel pipe chafing grassed including handbrake cables (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

all rear brake pipes and handbrake cables greased

brake signs on

Pass 15 Jul 2024 334,140 miles

Bonnet release handle broken

Both rear diff mounting bushes deteriorating

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside rear lamp damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside front jacking point missing

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

Rear diff leaking

brake wear message on dash display

Fail 15 Jul 2024 334,140 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Bonnet release handle broken

Both rear diff mounting bushes deteriorating

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside rear lamp damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside front jacking point missing

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

Rear diff leaking

brake wear message on dash display

Pass 23 Jun 2023 203,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 194,714 miles

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

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

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

Rear axle mounting bushes worn

rear axle leaking

Pass 8 Apr 2021 187,575 miles

wheel nuts not fully checked due to covers fitted

Fail 6 Apr 2021 187,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wheel nuts not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2020 176,140 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 133,133 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 98,073 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 68,351 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 47,471 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 47,471 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 WHL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WHL, 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 WHL registered?

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

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