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BK13 FRV

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,819 mi
Last recorded132,819 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK13 FRV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2026 132,819 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle coated in under seal restricting inspection of body/chassis and pipes

manufactured body covers fitted restricting inspection

Fail 12 Aug 2026 132,816 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Underside of vehicle coated in under seal restricting inspection of body/chassis and pipes

manufactured body covers fitted restricting inspection

Pass 15 Jul 2025 122,100 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Fail 15 Jul 2025 122,100 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine light on (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 3 Jul 2024 110,887 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Rear hand brake low effort

hand brake just meets mot limit

Pass 19 Jun 2023 98,625 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside sideloading door not opening

Fail 14 Jun 2023 98,625 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside sideloading door not opening

Pass 13 Jul 2022 88,473 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 88,472 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 82,367 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 82,341 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

front arch liners loose

Pass 30 Oct 2020 68,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 68,326 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2020 67,996 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2019 48,627 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 44,178 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 35,689 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2017 35,689 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 30,739 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 30,739 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BK13 FRV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BK13 FRV, 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 BK13 FRV registered?

BK13 FRV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 June 2013.

Is BK13 FRV safe to buy?

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