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GL54 CAB

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

255,437 mi
Last recorded255,437 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 CAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 255,437 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2025 246,959 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 240,125 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 239,828 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 226,381 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 226,305 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate value 0.1 1/m (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Not secured to steering rack (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Not secured at steering rack (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 211,787 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 191,292 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 170,292 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 169,395 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 144,137 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 143,972 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted twisted and fouling suspension strut and anti roll bar link rod (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 117,345 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 117,325 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 87,830 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 87,815 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 112,318 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper area (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2015 61,241 miles

irregular wear at o/s/front tyre inner and outer tred

Pass 4 Jul 2014 35,831 miles

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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GL54 CAB is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GL54 CAB, 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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GL54 CAB is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 July 2013.

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