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SV13 JLO

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,389 mi
Last recorded135,389 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV13 JLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 135,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in places 205 65 16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn on edges 205 65 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 134,692 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding unable to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in places 205 65 16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn on edges 205 65 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 120,177 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on edges 205 65 16c (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2025 120,176 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on edges 205 65 16c (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 106,597 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 96,590 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2023 96,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall badly split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 96,365 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 85,502 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 75,717 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 75,686 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 54,478 miles

"check brake wear" message on dash display.

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damp. (5.3.2 (b))

bonnet release handle assy defective.

both rear brake discs corroded.

offside front tyre bald on both shoulders.

offside rear brake binding slightly.

oil dampness at engine.

rear brake pads getting low.

Fail 19 Jun 2019 54,478 miles

Exhaust system insecure clamp missing at rear. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

"check brake wear" message on dash display.

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damp. (5.3.2 (b))

bonnet release handle assy defective.

both rear brake discs corroded.

offside front tyre bald on both shoulders.

offside rear brake binding slightly.

oil dampness at engine.

rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 7 Jun 2018 47,068 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 3 ()

Nearside Front possible bearing noise

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

bonnet release handle detatched from cable

Fail 6 Jun 2018 47,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 3 ()

Nearside Front possible bearing noise

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

bonnet release handle detatched from cable

Pass 31 May 2017 40,431 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Rear brake, signs of overheat

Fail 31 May 2017 40,431 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Rear brake, signs of overheat

Fail 11 Apr 2017 39,658 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 36,160 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

lower brake effort at n/s parking brake

Fail 24 Feb 2016 36,160 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

lower brake effort at n/s parking brake

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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SV13 JLO is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SV13 JLO, 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 SV13 JLO registered?

SV13 JLO is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 March 2013.

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