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FN13 FMY

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

254,007 mi
Last recorded254,007 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN13 FMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 254,007 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2026 254,001 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated with brake fluid (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated with brake fluid (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Caliper (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Caliper (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 250,645 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 250,506 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit is 0.15 Mean value is 0.17 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Inner steering rack joint. (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 246,022 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2024 245,960 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking rear of engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding after handbrake applied/then comes of after abit (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment foot park brake (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 242,017 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive breather pipe, on to fuel pipes under vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump repair. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 241,867 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate 0.10, smoke 0.18. (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive breather pipe, on to fuel pipes under vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump repair. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 238,209 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 238,209 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 231,788 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 231,788 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 225,904 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 212,182 miles

both front tyres slightly wearing edges

Pass 29 Jun 2018 196,398 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2017 166,389 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 142,590 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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FN13 FMY is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FN13 FMY, 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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FN13 FMY is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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