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K500 TAX

2013 Mercedes-benz V

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

58,992 mi
Last recorded58,992 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz V77,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK500 TAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 58,992 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2025 48,226 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 46,190 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 43,932 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 39,004 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 35,514 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 34,613 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 31,735 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 31,734 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

travel on parking brake

Pass 3 Sep 2018 27,800 miles

advise nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

advise offside rear light lens damaged

advise offside rear park brake binding slightly

advise travel on handbrake

Pass 29 Sep 2017 24,808 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 24,807 miles

Central Inner Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 21,141 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2016 21,139 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 14,283 miles

travel on parking brake

Fail 4 Nov 2015 14,151 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

travel on parking brake

Pass 26 Nov 2014 8,800 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz V?

Based on 145,330 MOT tests across 14,984 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
9,290
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
14,984
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,393
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,912
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,745
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,724
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 1,893
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K500 TAX is a 2013 Mercedes-benz V in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz V models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 77,930 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 V fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 4,393 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K500 TAX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz V typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz V is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was K500 TAX registered?

K500 TAX is a 2013 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 21 May 2013.

Is K500 TAX safe to buy?

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