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SJ13 DKO

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,774 mi
Last recorded155,774 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ13 DKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 155,774 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 152,618 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 151,827 miles

Central exhaust rusty

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 151,825 miles

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

Central exhaust rusty

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 149,444 miles

both rear brakes back plate corroded

hand brake linkage stiff and not fully returning

Fail 15 Sep 2022 149,444 miles

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

both rear brakes back plate corroded

hand brake linkage stiff and not fully returning

Pass 31 Aug 2021 143,711 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Large cut in tyre wall but not exposing cords

Fail 31 Aug 2021 143,709 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Large cut in tyre wall but not exposing cords

Pass 10 Sep 2020 138,604 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 124,737 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 124,735 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn fwd (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

steering slightly heavy

Pass 8 Mar 2018 112,117 miles

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 112,117 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 93,725 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 72,977 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

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 DKO is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SJ13 DKO, 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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SJ13 DKO is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 March 2013.

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