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AY13 VFR

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

84,777 mi
Last recorded84,777 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY13 VFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 84,777 miles

Bonnet handle/cable faulty

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Fuel pipe weeping

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2025 80,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

center exhaust clamps missing

Pass 19 Sep 2024 74,070 miles

Center & rear exhaust clamps missing

Rear Exhaust mounting defective snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 74,012 miles

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

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

Center & rear exhaust clamps missing

Rear Exhaust mounting defective snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 69,487 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 69,487 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment pedal has excessive travel (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear parking brake lagging in operation

Pass 3 Aug 2022 64,984 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2022 64,983 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment pedal has no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 59,318 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 57,360 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 57,360 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 52,825 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 52,825 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 43,243 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 42,909 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 34,952 miles

Emission too low to be metered by equipment

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin axle set (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 23,663 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Axle set (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 20,087 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 20,087 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure Both (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

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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AY13 VFR is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VFR, 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 AY13 VFR registered?

AY13 VFR is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is AY13 VFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY13 VFR shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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