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V666 JLJ

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

247,183 mi
Last recorded247,183 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV666 JLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 247,183 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle sleeve slightly blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play front joint on prop shaft has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 front bushes on front lower arm slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive hole in inner sill not within 30cm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 247,172 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle sleeve slightly blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play front joint on prop shaft has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 front bushes on front lower arm slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive hole in inner sill not within 30cm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 228,565 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 207,396 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 185,342 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 162,799 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 139,660 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 117,203 miles

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

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

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

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

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

oil on min

Pass 10 Apr 2019 94,941 miles

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

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

x2 front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 10 Apr 2019 94,941 miles

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

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

x2 front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2018 75,791 miles

INTERCOOLER PIPE DAMAGED

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 75,791 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

INTERCOOLER PIPE DAMAGED

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 58,711 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 18 Apr 2017 58,673 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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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V666 JLJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V666 JLJ, 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 V666 JLJ registered?

V666 JLJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 June 2013.

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