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SJ13 FPP

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

Brown Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

425,614 mi
Last recorded425,614 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ13 FPP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 425,614 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 414,124 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 401,738 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 401,718 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 397,098 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 395,211 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 390,356 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe to steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 390,272 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe to steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 386,184 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 386,151 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 354,670 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 313,596 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 313,509 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 302,070 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

bonnet release mechanism faulty

hand brake release warning light mechanism faulty

Pass 18 Jun 2020 293,572 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 259,842 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 216,914 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 184,203 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 146,750 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 117,684 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 88,696 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 65,276 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 40,487 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 40,341 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 FPP is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in Brown with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FPP, 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 FPP registered?

SJ13 FPP is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 March 2013.

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The MOT history for SJ13 FPP shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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