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BG13 TZP

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,033 mi
Last recorded165,033 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG13 TZP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2026 165,033 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak

Offside Front possible inner track rod has play

Pass 8 Jul 2025 157,034 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 146,646 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 146,646 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 136,399 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 136,399 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 126,198 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 114,383 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 106,934 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 106,934 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 99,253 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 85,839 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edges

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Jul 2017 73,846 miles

both front tyres worn bald on edges recommend replacement.

Pass 29 Jun 2016 56,313 miles

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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BG13 TZP is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,143cc 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 BG13 TZP, 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 BG13 TZP registered?

BG13 TZP is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 July 2013.

Is BG13 TZP safe to buy?

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