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DE13 VFJ

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

120,673 mi
Last recorded120,673 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE13 VFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 120,673 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2026 120,672 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2025 108,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre @ 3mm wearing inner/outer edges 205/65/16 107/108T (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre @ 3mm wearing inner/outer edges 205/65/16 107/108T (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 108,827 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre @ 3mm wearing inner/outer edges 205/65/16 107/108T (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre @ 3mm wearing inner/outer edges 205/65/16 107/108T (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 96,864 miles

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))

Spare tyre defective

Pass 16 Aug 2023 84,916 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 84,916 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 76,622 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 63,900 miles

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))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 63,900 miles

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))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 53,203 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 53,203 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 37,035 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear, Borderline (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 35,484 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2017 33,829 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 30,990 miles

nsf tyre has cut

Fail 10 May 2016 30,990 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nsf tyre has cut

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 VFJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DE13 VFJ, 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 VFJ registered?

DE13 VFJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 May 2013.

Is DE13 VFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE13 VFJ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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