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DE13 FAO

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

169,039 mi
Last recorded169,039 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE13 FAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 169,039 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 157,455 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 147,996 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2023 147,996 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 133,725 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 125,876 miles

Offside Rear Brake back plate badly corroded--Handbrake hold down springs held using improvised rod to bridge corrosion

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively free to spin jacked but disc colour suggests overheating (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount hose clipped on-- Centre exhaust clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off no plate slipped suggesting sticky pads poor (0.1 (a))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 125,876 miles

Offside Rear Brake back plate badly corroded--Handbrake hold down springs held using improvised rod to bridge corrosion

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively free to spin jacked but disc colour suggests overheating (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Adjusted cable to meet min requirements (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount hose clipped on-- Centre exhaust clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off no plate slipped suggesting sticky pads poor (0.1 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 119,132 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 96,455 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 93,050 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 78,758 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 78,758 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 65,761 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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DE13 FAO is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue 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 DE13 FAO, 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 DE13 FAO registered?

DE13 FAO is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 April 2013.

Is DE13 FAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE13 FAO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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