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SJ13 DLN

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

203,483 mi
Last recorded203,483 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 203,483 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 182,034 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 159,144 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 136,484 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 136,484 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 112,552 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 112,226 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view mirror glass broken (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 87,784 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 65,395 miles

All four tires wearing on the outside edge

Pass 4 Jun 2019 43,511 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 42,711 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.1 plate (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure mountains adrift and exhaust clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Inner brake pad light on

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 30,021 miles

front & rear brake discs slightly worn

front & rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

Fail 8 Jun 2018 30,021 miles

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

front & rear brake discs slightly worn

front & rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 28 Feb 2017 24,965 miles

both front tyres bald on edges

Fail 28 Feb 2017 24,965 miles

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

both front tyres bald on edges

Pass 10 Mar 2016 19,778 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 DLN is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DLN, 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 DLN registered?

SJ13 DLN is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 March 2013.

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