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DF13 CVL

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,046 mi
Last recorded121,046 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF13 CVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 121,046 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Mar 2025 113,855 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 113,847 miles

Fuel system component leaking in tank area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 107,723 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 96,181 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 87,970 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worm low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 87,864 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator light staying on dash (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault srs light staying on (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Centre to rear exhaust clamp missing corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worm low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 78,773 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 68,612 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both under 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 May 2019 68,612 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both under 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 52,333 miles

Nearside DRL not operating

Fail 3 Jul 2018 52,320 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside DRL not operating

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 47,681 miles

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

Front screen cracked but not in drivers view

Fail 4 Jul 2017 47,681 miles

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

Front screen cracked but not in drivers view

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 30,964 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 30,964 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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DF13 CVL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DF13 CVL, 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 DF13 CVL registered?

DF13 CVL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 June 2013.

Is DF13 CVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF13 CVL shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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