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BV13 DDK

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

240,725 mi
Last recorded240,725 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 DDK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 240,725 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2024 230,929 miles

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

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 221,637 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached inner both sides (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged back cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity offside and nearside (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 206,406 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2022 206,406 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 189,954 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 3 Mar 2020 176,490 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2020 176,490 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 156,211 miles

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 132,908 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 109,392 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both units x 2 (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 109,389 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror head cover missing (8.1.2a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both units x 2 (1.4.A.2f)

bonnet release catch defective

Pass 26 Feb 2016 80,538 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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BV13 DDK is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BV13 DDK, 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 BV13 DDK registered?

BV13 DDK is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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