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DE63 VAK

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

226,849 mi
Last recorded226,849 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE63 VAK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 226,849 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 219,718 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 214,700 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 214,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 201,707 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2022 201,707 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 197,143 miles

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged middle (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 197,138 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged middle (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 178,618 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged middle (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 155,942 miles

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged middle clasp casing damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 155,942 miles

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

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged middle clasp casing damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 140,385 miles

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 140,326 miles

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

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 109,090 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2017 92,854 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2017 62,044 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2016 57,021 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

N/S/F wheel arch liner damaged

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed centre row (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed centre row (5.2.2b)

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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DE63 VAK is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DE63 VAK, 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 DE63 VAK registered?

DE63 VAK is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 November 2013.

Is DE63 VAK safe to buy?

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