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SJ13 DWP

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,354 mi
Last recorded140,354 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 140,354 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2025 140,344 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 135,242 miles

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

Rear diff mount bushes slight play

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 135,242 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake inoperative on one side Both no handbrake (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Rear diff mount bushes slight play

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 130,009 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 130,009 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 125,811 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 120,115 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 114,348 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 109,045 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 102,278 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 95,754 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 95,754 miles

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 71,029 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 DWP is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DWP, 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 DWP registered?

SJ13 DWP is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 March 2013.

Is SJ13 DWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ13 DWP shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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