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BR08 ECK

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

198,409 mi
Last recorded198,409 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR08 ECK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 198,409 miles

Parking brake requires adjustments

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 194,874 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 194,867 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 184,822 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 184,822 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 163,104 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 143,773 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2021 143,755 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 129,119 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bushes of both lower arms splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 120,291 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 120,290 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 102,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 85,046 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 85,036 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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BR08 ECK 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 BR08 ECK, 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 BR08 ECK registered?

BR08 ECK is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 December 2013.

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