2013 Mercedes-Benz Vito 2.1L Diesel · OU13 STZ
2013 Mercedes-Benz Vito (2.1L, diesel). First registered 16 May 2013. Recorded mileage 222,790 miles. MOT expired on 02 Sept 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ VITO
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 222,790 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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OU13 STZ Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2025
- 222,790 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
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OU13 STZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Mercedes-Benz Vito (OU13 STZ) between May 2016 and September 2025.
The record contains 6 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))”; “Brake pedal pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”.
OU13 STZ Mileage History
- 13/05/201692,438 mi
- 21/04/2017126,547 mi+34,109 mi
- 21/04/2017126,547 mi
- 05/07/2018128,447 mi+1,900 mi
- 20/07/2019130,247 mi+1,800 mi
- 09/03/2021219,069 mi+88,822 mi
- 06/07/2021219,071 mi+2 mi
- 04/09/2025222,790 mi+3,719 mi
Average of roughly 13,999 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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