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BV13 DWY

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

168,776 mi
Last recorded168,776 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 DWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 168,776 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2025 168,766 miles

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 163,007 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp dull

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside & offside top bushes deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 163,005 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp dull

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside & offside top bushes deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 155,988 miles

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

Rear Upper Propshaft housing bushes worn but not excessive

Fail 4 Dec 2023 155,985 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Upper Propshaft housing bushes worn but not excessive

Pass 16 Dec 2022 146,554 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight play o/s/f inner steering rack

Pass 29 Nov 2021 140,216 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 134,435 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 128,890 miles

Nearside Front accident damage to wing and bumper no sharp edges of time of test ok

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive movement ()

brake wear indicator warning light on but brake pads ok

Pass 13 Mar 2019 119,355 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 100,867 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 87,755 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 87,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 71,487 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 DWY 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 BV13 DWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV13 DWY registered?

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

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