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WX13 SZU

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

348,424 mi
Last recorded348,424 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX13 SZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 348,424 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2025 340,004 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 322,531 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view couple of stone chips in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2023 302,780 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

engine cover fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2022 290,286 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 285,670 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 261,335 miles

Nearside Front DRL not working

Nearside Front brake has a slight bind

Nearside rack boot twisted

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres very close to the legal limit

gear cables faulty

injector leak and damp filter pipe but no visible diesel leak

long travel on park brake control

live shotgun cartridge on back seat surrounded by nails

Fail 8 Oct 2020 260,809 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front DRL not working

Nearside Front brake has a slight bind

Nearside rack boot twisted

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres very close to the legal limit

gear cables faulty

injector leak and damp filter pipe but no visible diesel leak

long travel on park brake control

live shotgun cartridge on back seat surrounded by nails

Pass 16 May 2019 224,281 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2019 223,981 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the maximum permitted axle weight (5.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 205/55-17 wrong size on offside 225 55-17 allround (5.2.3 (b))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55-17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 198,406 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2018 197,544 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Exhaust clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 177,213 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 May 2017 177,213 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 May 2016 132,968 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 20 May 2016 132,968 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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WX13 SZU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WX13 SZU, 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 WX13 SZU registered?

WX13 SZU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 May 2013.

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