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SL63 FKF

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

278,543 mi
Last recorded278,543 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 278,543 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2026 273,444 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2026 273,424 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 269,903 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2024 264,306 miles

Offside Door mirror unit case damaged

Fail 20 Dec 2024 264,301 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension locking device ineffective hub nut (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached lower fixing bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Door mirror unit case damaged

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both (nearside more)

Pass 19 Jul 2024 260,563 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 255,577 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2023 255,557 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling on wing liner (5.2.3 (f))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake wear indicator showing on dash display and Exhaust filter message

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing not tested ( binding brake , unable to spin wheel)

Offside Front wing liner loose

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Aug 2023 251,890 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 233,512 miles

Bonnet opening operation

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Jan 2023 233,508 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wheel bearing not checked due to binding brake (wheel can not spin)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Oct 2022 232,993 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front check strap missing

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 232,985 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front door check strap missing

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror casing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reverse light inop

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

engine oil level on min

Pass 31 Jul 2020 230,244 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 206,614 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 206,593 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 206,576 miles

Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated front coupling (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 167,614 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 167,608 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Apr 2018 163,117 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 163,083 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 163,083 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Pass 29 Aug 2016 120,715 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 73,663 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 28,780 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 FKF is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FKF, 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 FKF registered?

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

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