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AY13 YZZ

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,562 mi
Last recorded149,562 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY13 YZZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 149,562 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 149,562 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 137,167 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 124,921 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 110,326 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive L/H rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Sep 2021 91,469 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 91,469 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 78,569 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 78,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 72,003 miles

handbrake effort uneven

handbrake travel

rear silencer join securing clamp missing

Pass 16 Aug 2018 62,003 miles

handbrake effort uneven and travel long

o/s/r tyre outer edge worn low

rear upper shock absorber bushes deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2017 52,065 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 40,167 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 40,167 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 YZZ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YZZ, 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

How do I check the history of AY13 YZZ?

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What year was AY13 YZZ registered?

AY13 YZZ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 March 2013.

Is AY13 YZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY13 YZZ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY13 YZZ have outstanding finance?

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