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C4 YSE

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

258,138 mi
Last recorded258,138 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 YSE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 258,138 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Aug 2025 247,647 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 224,496 miles

Central Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 199,683 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear door not opening from outside

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

Offside Front wheel arch liner insecure

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 199,167 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Bumper likely to become detached side rail insecure (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear door not opening from outside

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

Offside Front wheel arch liner insecure

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 171,897 miles

Internal noise (knocking) on rack, no play in rack ends or u/js

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively when rotating forward, suspect handbrake shoes ? (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 171,897 miles

Internal noise (knocking) on rack, no play in rack ends or u/js

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively when rotating forward, suspect handbrake shoes ? (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 146,465 miles

front bumper damaged and inner wheel arch liner insecure

Fail 8 Nov 2019 145,372 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements Harsh or grating sound (7.7 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2 cuts in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

front bumper damaged and inner wheel arch liner insecure

Pass 8 Nov 2018 121,401 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Central Joint Has Slight Play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 120,477 miles

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively signs of overheating on the disc (1.2.1 (f))

noise on steering ( possible internal rack fault - no play on track rod ends or rack ends)

Pass 27 Oct 2017 94,478 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 73,440 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit was originally fitted to nsf (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 73,440 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front daytime driving lamp not working

Pass 29 Jan 2016 53,753 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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C4 YSE is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C4 YSE, 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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C4 YSE is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 January 2013.

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