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DK63 JFV

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,071 mi
Last recorded163,071 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK63 JFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 163,071 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r & O/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r & o/s/r chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s/f & o/s/f inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 13 May 2024 163,071 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r & O/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r & o/s/r chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s/f & o/s/f inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 156,746 miles

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

Nearside Front inner plastic wheel loose but not fouling the tyre or any other item surrounding

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

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

parts of the underbody is slightly corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Fail 24 Feb 2023 156,745 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 147,973 miles

horn grating

Fail 8 Feb 2022 147,956 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge needed in very near future (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge need soon (5.2.3 (e))

horn grating

Pass 21 Jan 2021 136,848 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 127,514 miles

Nearside Front inner arch insecure

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 107,833 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 87,904 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 87,904 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 70,094 miles

Front brakes have slight application issues and pads and front brake clean advised.

Rear discs and pads nearing end of useful life.

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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DK63 JFV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DK63 JFV, 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 DK63 JFV registered?

DK63 JFV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 September 2013.

Is DK63 JFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK63 JFV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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