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YN13 SGO

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,126 mi
Last recorded176,126 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN13 SGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2026 176,126 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 171,607 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively wear indicator on but pads are good (1.6 (d))

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

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 164,463 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 141,688 miles

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))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 141,688 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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 12 Aug 2022 117,848 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases next to broken mounting. Leak from flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 117,848 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases next to broken mounting. Leak from flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 102,972 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre x2

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 82,668 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 82,668 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central exhaust clamp split

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

Rear exhaust clamp split

Pass 5 Apr 2019 44,396 miles

Offside Front Outer 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))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 44,396 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 29,534 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2017 26,950 miles

Offside Front cut in tread below requirments & not down to cords

emissions too clean for testing

Pass 26 Jul 2016 22,852 miles

emissions too clean to test

nearside wiperblade small split and smeary

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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YN13 SGO is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,987cc 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 YN13 SGO, 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 YN13 SGO registered?

YN13 SGO is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 July 2013.

Is YN13 SGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN13 SGO shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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