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AY13 YZE

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

148,042 mi
Last recorded148,042 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY13 YZE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 148,042 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 146,149 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner edge, cracking in tread. 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 140,721 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2024 140,720 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge. 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective Detatched (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Noise from brakes when wheel rotated

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

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

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

Parking brake pedal long travel

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 136,540 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Silencer clamp partially detached (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Catalytic converter support bracket detached, system adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner, wearing outer. 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Noise when wheel rotated

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer clamp partially detached (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 131,971 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 13 Apr 2021 126,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 9 Apr 2021 126,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 19 Mar 2020 121,697 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 114,753 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 109,639 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 102,112 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

Fail 24 Mar 2017 102,111 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 7 Apr 2016 83,855 miles

both front tyres wearing badly on outer edges close to limit

Fail 6 Apr 2016 83,758 miles

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

both front tyres wearing badly on outer edges close to limit

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 YZE is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YZE, 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 YZE registered?

AY13 YZE is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 April 2013.

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