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W5 PHM

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

65,924 mi
Last recorded65,924 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW5 PHM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2013
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 65,924 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2026 65,921 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2025 59,881 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective and central (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 52,246 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 43,546 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 35,197 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 25,241 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 25,241 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 18,932 miles

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

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

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

damage to nearside of vehicle

offside sliding door trim missing

Pass 17 Sep 2019 13,512 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 11,454 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 11,454 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 9,481 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre to close to side wall to repaire

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/f tyre wearing outside edge

Fail 5 Sep 2017 9,481 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre to close to side wall to repaire

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre wearing outside edge

Pass 13 Sep 2016 7,246 miles

n/s/f mirrow back missing

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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W5 PHM is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green 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 W5 PHM, 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 W5 PHM registered?

W5 PHM is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 September 2013.

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The MOT history for W5 PHM 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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