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SM13 KRJ

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,456 mi
Last recorded95,456 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM13 KRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2026 95,456 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust Leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Back Box (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both Front (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom Arm Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2025 93,120 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 93,120 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 91,175 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 91,175 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 88,728 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2023 88,728 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure Bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 84,969 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 81,490 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 81,488 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 78,001 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 61,483 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 54,318 miles

Bonnet cable detached from interior handle.

Front and Rear brake discs pitted slightly.

Rear shock absorber top mountings worn/deteriorated.

Fail 11 Jun 2018 54,318 miles

Bonnet cable detached from interior handle.

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

Front and Rear brake discs pitted slightly.

Rear shock absorber top mountings worn/deteriorated.

Pass 7 Jun 2017 44,189 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 32,108 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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SM13 KRJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SM13 KRJ, 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 SM13 KRJ registered?

SM13 KRJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 July 2013.

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