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SJ13 DJU

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

264,923 mi
Last recorded264,923 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ13 DJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 264,923 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (o/s and n/s) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 236,662 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 235,731 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall (Marked). (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 216,931 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 198,087 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 198,086 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 165,041 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 134,605 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 106,683 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

No Smoke Reading

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 82,544 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 82,543 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 73,168 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 51,284 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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SJ13 DJU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SJ13 DJU, 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 SJ13 DJU registered?

SJ13 DJU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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The MOT history for SJ13 DJU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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