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SH13 PAO

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

284,548 mi
Last recorded284,548 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 284,548 miles

no passenger front seat or seat belt present. (old taxi)

Fail 20 Jul 2026 284,546 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

no passenger front seat or seat belt present. (old taxi)

Pass 4 Jul 2025 275,950 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer chassis outrigger corroded and holed but outwith prescribed areas

Nearside Rear hub area noisey when rotated possibly park brake area

Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp broken but system not insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 275,913 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer chassis outrigger corroded and holed but outwith prescribed areas

Nearside Rear hub area noisey when rotated possibly park brake area

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp broken but system not insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 261,778 miles

Diesel injector slight leak of exhaust gases

Exhaust front pipe flexi in deteriorated condition

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 261,778 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Diesel injector slight leak of exhaust gases

Exhaust front pipe flexi in deteriorated condition

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 251,079 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 232,553 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 232,409 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment No reserved travel (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 5 May 2021 217,259 miles
Fail 3 May 2021 217,219 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 Nov 2020 214,445 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Oct 2020 214,306 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 May 2019 183,607 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2019 182,255 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 159,688 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 158,581 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 3 May 2017 124,512 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 89,259 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 May 2015 58,065 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 25,182 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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SH13 PAO is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 PAO, 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 SH13 PAO registered?

SH13 PAO is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 June 2013.

Is SH13 PAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH13 PAO shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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