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SW13 OSR

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

175,316 mi
Last recorded175,316 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW13 OSR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 175,316 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi outer mesh separated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both, inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2026 175,015 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi outer mesh separated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both, inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 143,838 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cut but not deep enough to show cord (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 125,691 miles

nearside parking brake efficiency low

Pass 5 Sep 2023 125,501 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 124,033 miles

parking brake pedal long travel

slight corrosion rear brake discs

Fail 3 Sep 2022 124,033 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

parking brake pedal long travel

slight corrosion rear brake discs

Pass 18 Aug 2021 122,359 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear diff mount bushes rubbers spliting

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Road wheel slightly distorted both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 122,359 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear diff mount bushes rubbers spliting

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Road wheel slightly distorted both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 121,758 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

rear exhaust fixing clamp corroded back box to mid section

Pass 26 Jun 2019 117,682 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 105,841 miles

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

Nearside Rear lamp cluster cover slightly cracked

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

park brake foot lever travel close to limit

rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

Fail 5 Sep 2018 105,841 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear lamp cluster cover slightly cracked

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

park brake foot lever travel close to limit

rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 7 Sep 2017 82,496 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2016 59,905 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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SW13 OSR is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SW13 OSR, 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 SW13 OSR registered?

SW13 OSR is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 August 2013.

Is SW13 OSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW13 OSR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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