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SL63 FJV

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

255,335 mi
Last recorded255,335 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL63 FJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 255,335 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2025 246,856 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside and Nearside jacking point areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust clamp missing (but secure)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and Nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside jacking point arear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 246,812 miles

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

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside and Nearside jacking point areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust clamp missing (but secure)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and Nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside jacking point arear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 242,876 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 237,028 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 237,003 miles

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

Bonnet now (at retest) unable to be opened from inside the vehicle.(lever not releasing the bonnet)

Fail 31 Oct 2024 236,931 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring not fitted against lower stop

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure ABS sensor wire (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake back plate loose and corroded

Pass 16 May 2024 277,513 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 231,563 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 215,806 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 215,753 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2022 215,743 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush rubber deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2021 195,467 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Daytime running light inop

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 179,816 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 158,980 miles

Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 158,835 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 126,361 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 87,940 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front mounting (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2016 45,376 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 34,976 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 30,940 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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SL63 FJV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 SL63 FJV, 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 SL63 FJV registered?

SL63 FJV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 October 2013.

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