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DE13 FDN

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,913 mi
Last recorded94,913 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE13 FDN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 94,913 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2025 94,913 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 88,935 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 88,935 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 80,291 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 80,266 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 71,130 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 68,125 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 64,365 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn close to limit on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 14 Aug 2018 58,197 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 49,408 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 32,123 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 32,123 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 FDN is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DE13 FDN, 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

How do I check the history of DE13 FDN?

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What year was DE13 FDN registered?

DE13 FDN is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 July 2013.

Is DE13 FDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE13 FDN shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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