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K40 PLA

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,273 mi
Last recorded71,273 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK40 PLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 71,273 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 66,566 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH front arm front bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn - tread close to limit (1.6-2mm) - ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output moisture inside lens (4.1.4 (b))

vehicle underside has general age related corrosion front to rear

Fail 2 Jul 2025 66,530 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH front arm front bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn - tread close to limit (1.6-2mm) - ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output moisture inside lens (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

vehicle underside has general age related corrosion front to rear

Pass 3 Jul 2024 62,243 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm front bush deterioration/cracking but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle has general age related corrosion present.

Fail 2 Jul 2024 62,240 miles

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative headlamp not moving when internal switch is adjusted. (4.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm front bush deterioration/cracking but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up and recheck. (3.5 (a))

underside of vehicle has general age related corrosion present.

Pass 26 Jun 2023 56,905 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 56,904 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 51,062 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 51,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 45,075 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 45,067 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 36,483 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 35,634 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 35,634 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 31,422 miles

both front tyres worn low on edges

nsf tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 4 Oct 2016 23,389 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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K40 PLA 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 62.5%.

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 K40 PLA, 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 K40 PLA registered?

K40 PLA is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is K40 PLA safe to buy?

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