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BK13 FTU

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

167,676 mi
Last recorded167,676 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 167,676 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2026 167,676 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 155,836 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 155,836 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 144,071 miles

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 144,071 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 4 May 2023 131,696 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 4 May 2023 131,694 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure And rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 12 May 2022 120,164 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2022 120,163 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 104,056 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 97,623 miles

N/S/F H/Lamp cracked and condensation.

Passenger seat belt stalk cover/ button slight damage.

Fail 29 Jan 2020 97,623 miles

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

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

N/S/F H/Lamp cracked and condensation.

Passenger seat belt stalk cover/ button slight damage.

Pass 5 Feb 2019 81,767 miles

o/s/f and o/s/r tyre 3mm + edge worn.

Fail 5 Feb 2019 81,767 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

o/s/f and o/s/r tyre 3mm + edge worn.

o/s/f brake pads low.

Pass 5 Feb 2018 67,113 miles

o/s/f tyre slight bulge + flat spot.

passenger seat belt stalk slight damage.

Fail 5 Feb 2018 67,113 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre slight bulge + flat spot.

passenger seat belt stalk slight damage.

Pass 17 Feb 2017 57,077 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 41,890 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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BK13 FTU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FTU, 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 FTU registered?

BK13 FTU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 March 2013.

Is BK13 FTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK13 FTU shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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