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FM13 EBC

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

163,698 mi
Last recorded163,698 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM13 EBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 163,698 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 154,591 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 154,591 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 143,988 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 138,070 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamps badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 133,039 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 133,034 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside front on outer edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 126,750 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 126,747 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 116,579 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 103,333 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement closes to cill (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 103,333 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement closes to cill (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 102,052 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 96,738 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 91,589 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

O/s/f tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 91,562 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

O/s/f tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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FM13 EBC is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in White 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 FM13 EBC, 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 FM13 EBC registered?

FM13 EBC is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 August 2013.

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The MOT history for FM13 EBC 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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