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BF13 CJV

2013 Mercedes-benz Vaneo

Black Diesel 1898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

181,672 mi
Last recorded181,672 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF13 CJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVaneo
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 181,672 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 172,265 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 167,664 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 154,655 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 154,655 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 135,441 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 127,232 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 117,608 miles

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))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 117,608 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 96,036 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 71,417 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 50,860 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Jan 2015 20,623 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 10,875 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 7,960 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vaneo?

Based on 44,621 MOT tests across 2,732 vehicles.

68.8%
Pass Rate
5,295
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
2,732
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,156
Stop lamp not working 1,496
Registration plate lamp not working 1,256
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,156
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 943
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BF13 CJV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vaneo in Black with a 1,898cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vaneo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,156 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF13 CJV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vaneo typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vaneo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BF13 CJV registered?

BF13 CJV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vaneo, first registered on 4 June 2013.

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The MOT history for BF13 CJV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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