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BT13 OAU

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,041 mi
Last recorded105,041 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT13 OAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 105,041 miles

Bonnet release lever in cab faulty - cable not connected

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing but orange bulb fitted (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective worn on edges

Fail 29 May 2026 105,041 miles

Bonnet release lever in cab faulty - cable not connected

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing but orange bulb fitted (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective worn on edges

Pass 15 May 2025 103,305 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2024 101,708 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose 2 clamps on system rotted away part missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2024 101,708 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose 2 clamps on system rotted away part missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour fitted new bulb (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 May 2023 93,907 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases broken /corroded clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 86,560 miles

1 of 3 exhaust clamps broken

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 80,630 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 80,630 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 73,442 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2020 73,442 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 66,708 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 60,593 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 57,682 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 51,429 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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BT13 OAU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BT13 OAU, 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 BT13 OAU registered?

BT13 OAU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 August 2013.

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