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AV13 TCX

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

273,155 mi
Last recorded273,155 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV13 TCX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 273,155 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2026 273,155 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear across floor in clips (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 64% off side slow to rise (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 264,486 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Running light not working

Fail 25 Feb 2025 264,411 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Running light not working

Pass 29 Feb 2024 257,415 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 241,599 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 207,640 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 207,639 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 193,756 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 193,755 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 165,850 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 165,850 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 130,395 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 130,394 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 111,404 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 86,723 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 86,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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AV13 TCX is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AV13 TCX, 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 AV13 TCX registered?

AV13 TCX is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 June 2013.

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