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SV13 JOJ

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,982 mi
Last recorded106,982 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV13 JOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 106,982 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 106,980 miles

Central Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 97,469 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rusted off (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 97,964 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rusted off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 85,343 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 85,343 miles

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 68,045 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pad warning lamp on dash

Pass 15 Mar 2021 57,667 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 57,666 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake Pedal Sinks To Floor After Stopping

N/S Wiper Torn

Pass 24 Mar 2020 53,817 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 53,817 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 49,751 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 46,549 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 43,549 miles

corrosion on exhaust clamps.

Pass 11 Mar 2016 39,415 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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SV13 JOJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JOJ, 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 JOJ registered?

SV13 JOJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 March 2013.

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