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AY13 OSW

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,435 mi
Last recorded78,435 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY13 OSW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 78,435 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 76,858 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Fail 22 Mar 2024 76,858 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 74,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 65,740 miles

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

damage to front intercooler

Pass 2 Mar 2021 58,874 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 58,874 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 54,833 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2020 54,798 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 49,761 miles

Both front tyres just started to wear on edges

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 40,312 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 40,312 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 27,889 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 27,889 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 21,413 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 21,412 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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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AY13 OSW is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AY13 OSW, 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 AY13 OSW registered?

AY13 OSW is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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