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AE63 VKV

2013 Mercedes-benz B-class

Red Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,691 mi
Last recorded79,691 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz B-class53,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE63 VKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 79,691 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 79,691 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 74,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on edges overall low tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre also has small cuts present and is cracking/perishing ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 74,005 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on edges overall low tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre also has small cuts present and is cracking/perishing ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 70,646 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking/perishing and has small cuts present (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both number plate lamps are very dim and flicker when on

Fail 7 Nov 2023 70,643 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking/perishing and has small cuts present (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 62,674 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 56,721 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 52,096 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 47,351 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 47,351 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 42,996 miles

Front pads low and discs lipped

Front wipers smearing

Pass 5 Aug 2017 37,305 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 37,305 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 23,840 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 23,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz B-class?

Based on 984,871 MOT tests across 77,700 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
5,590
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
77,700
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,159
coil spring broken 5,250
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AE63 VKV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz B-class in Red with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz B-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 53,364 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 B-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,159 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE63 VKV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz B-class typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz B-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE63 VKV registered?

AE63 VKV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 1 September 2013.

Is AE63 VKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE63 VKV shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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