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SJ13 FRC

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

140,102 mi
Last recorded140,102 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ13 FRC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 140,102 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 May 2026 140,102 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 117,516 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2025 117,024 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 97,002 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 95,059 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2022 95,046 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 93,081 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 74,294 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 44,910 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 FRC is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FRC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJ13 FRC registered?

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

Is SJ13 FRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ13 FRC shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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