CarVerify

Free Car Check

DE13 VLU

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2143cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

206,164 mi
Last recorded206,164 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE13 VLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 206,164 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2026 206,160 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 191,877 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 191,874 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 178,857 miles

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

Nearside Front upper mounting noisy when turning

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2024 178,856 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 147,808 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 145,047 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

h/brake 19% limit18%

Pass 8 Apr 2022 139,094 miles

rear seat removed

Fail 1 Apr 2022 139,088 miles

Nearside Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear seat removed

Pass 25 Aug 2021 125,815 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 125,800 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Emissions not tested exs smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 105,024 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 105,023 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both rears (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 95,245 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play o/s n/s lower (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 95,220 miles

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play o/s n/s lower (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 80,404 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 65,408 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2017 65,408 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sat nav (8.3.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 50,670 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
Full Mercedes-benz Vito reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DE13 VLU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 VLU, 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 VLU?

You can check the full history of DE13 VLU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DE13 VLU registered?

DE13 VLU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 July 2013.

Is DE13 VLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE13 VLU shows 20 tests with a 55% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DE13 VLU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DE13 VLU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.