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BMZ 5048

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,322 mi
Last recorded146,322 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMZ 5048
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 146,322 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

bonnet cacth in vehicle faulty

Fail 30 Aug 2025 146,322 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

bonnet cacth in vehicle faulty

Pass 29 Aug 2024 137,963 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 137,689 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 134,865 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 131,101 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 131,096 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2021 126,957 miles

Central heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 May 2021 126,896 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure exhaust clap missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Central heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 122,152 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 103,405 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 91,377 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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BMZ 5048 is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BMZ 5048, 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 BMZ 5048 registered?

BMZ 5048 is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 June 2013.

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