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SJ13 DKU

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,319 mi
Last recorded177,319 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ13 DKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 177,319 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 177,319 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Feb 2020 170,803 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint.

Fail 29 Feb 2020 170,803 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint.

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 156,138 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 506,795 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 396,358 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 271,201 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 263,491 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 263,491 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 214,017 miles

O/S/F lower Screen Damage

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 104,875 miles

hand brake long travel

off side front tyres wearing on inside edge

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 DKU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SJ13 DKU, 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 DKU registered?

SJ13 DKU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 March 2013.

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