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EK13 XLV

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

139,580 mi
Last recorded139,580 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK13 XLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 139,580 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2026 130,562 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Offside 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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 125,182 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 123,302 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 192,716 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 192,716 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced not in lamp (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side 0 (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front day time light not working

Pass 7 Jan 2022 187,859 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 187,859 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 179,852 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 99,494 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 99,494 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 87,648 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 76,920 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 65,223 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 47,121 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 47,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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EK13 XLV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EK13 XLV, 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 EK13 XLV?

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What year was EK13 XLV registered?

EK13 XLV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 June 2013.

Is EK13 XLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK13 XLV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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