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SH13 NVS

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,137 mi
Last recorded129,137 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH13 NVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 129,137 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2025 123,787 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 116,819 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 116,817 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 106,169 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 76,458 miles

spare wheel requires tightening

Pass 7 Dec 2020 75,542 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Spare tyre defective Carrier loose.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 7 Dec 2020 75,542 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Spare tyre defective Carrier loose.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Dec 2019 74,868 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front day time running lamp not working

Rear spare wheel carrier loose

Fail 4 Dec 2019 74,868 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front day time running lamp not working

Rear spare wheel carrier loose

Pass 7 Dec 2018 72,954 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch missing

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front daytime running light not working

Pass 7 Dec 2017 70,355 miles

Offside Front day time running lamp not working

engine bay and underbody covers

Fail 4 Dec 2017 70,352 miles

Nearside Front Inner Electrical wiring insecure arch and inner cover broken (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint out of gaiter (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven and no lock on both sides (3.7.B.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front day time running lamp not working

engine bay and underbody covers

Pass 5 Dec 2016 67,654 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 62,491 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 58,612 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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SH13 NVS is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SH13 NVS, 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 SH13 NVS registered?

SH13 NVS is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 June 2013.

Is SH13 NVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH13 NVS shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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