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CA13 TAX

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

321,606 mi
Last recorded321,606 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA13 TAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 321,606 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 301,554 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2023 282,539 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2023 282,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 265,123 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2022 265,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 May 2022 251,355 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 251,355 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 242,297 miles

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

oil leak at the rear

Fail 26 Oct 2021 242,293 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

oil leak at the rear

Pass 5 Jan 2021 239,635 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 216,750 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 209,765 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2019 209,765 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 193,520 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 173,499 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 150,326 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 127,452 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Jul 2017 125,201 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 108,530 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 108,530 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 87,353 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 54,571 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 54,571 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 65,862 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 53,904 miles

Both wipers slightly smearing

Brake pedal rubber worn

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 33,556 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 17,833 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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CA13 TAX is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CA13 TAX, 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 CA13 TAX registered?

CA13 TAX is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 August 2013.

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