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A3 DXF

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,062 mi
Last recorded140,062 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 DXF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 140,062 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 132,377 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer on both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 121,744 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 112,683 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 101,121 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 28 Oct 2020 91,909 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 138,084 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 138,084 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 68,542 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 68,188 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2018 68,188 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 64,822 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 64,822 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 63,214 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 55,617 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cut

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

Offside Front tyres sidewall worn

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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A3 DXF is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A3 DXF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A3 DXF registered?

A3 DXF is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 March 2013.

Is A3 DXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 DXF shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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