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BV13 DPE

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

Purple Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,004 mi
Last recorded100,004 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 DPE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2013
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 100,004 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 100,004 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 95,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65/16C (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 90,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65/16C (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 May 2024 90,081 miles

Central Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65/16C (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 May 2023 85,036 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2023 85,036 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/65/16C (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 May 2022 81,268 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 75,552 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65/r16c (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 71,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/65/16C (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 61,710 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 61,586 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 52,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 43,741 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 30,608 miles

exhaust emissions too clean to detect

Fail 21 Mar 2016 30,608 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

exhaust emissions too clean to detect

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 DPE is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BV13 DPE, 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 DPE registered?

BV13 DPE is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 March 2013.

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