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K3 VCL

2023 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

178,067 mi
Last recorded178,067 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2023 Mercedes-benz Vito47,869 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK3 VCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2023
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 178,067 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 163,855 miles

Nearside Front Inner arch liner is slightly loose

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 150,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 150,300 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.1 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 137,345 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad wear wiring slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 137,257 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad wear wiring slightly damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 124,050 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 109,406 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 93,875 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 76,423 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 76,423 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 74,692 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre has sidewall damage

brake wear warning on

service light on overdue by 24800miles

Fail 2 Oct 2017 74,692 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre has sidewall damage

brake wear warning on

service light on overdue by 24800miles

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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K3 VCL is a 2023 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2023 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 47,869 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 K3 VCL, 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 3 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was K3 VCL registered?

K3 VCL is a 2023 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 March 2023.

Is K3 VCL safe to buy?

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