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SN13 HLU

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

121,496 mi
Last recorded121,496 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN13 HLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 121,496 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle has an outstanding manufactures recall, contact main dealer.

Fail 21 Sep 2026 121,497 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle has an outstanding manufactures recall, contact main dealer.

Central Rear Rear transmission bushes have become delaminated from metal housing.

Pass 19 Sep 2025 112,891 miles

Central Rear Rear Diff bushes worn.

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 104,641 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 96,465 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 96,454 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at cat/dpf (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 96,441 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 96,438 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides frontmost bushes are split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 96,427 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside hand brake reading low

Pass 15 Dec 2021 96,165 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 94,027 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 94,027 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 84,367 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 76,091 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2017 63,226 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 8 May 2017 63,225 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 12 May 2016 52,151 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 52,149 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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SN13 HLU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SN13 HLU, 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 SN13 HLU registered?

SN13 HLU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 April 2013.

Is SN13 HLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN13 HLU shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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