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KV13 XLP

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

411,436 mi
Last recorded411,436 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV13 XLP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2026 411,436 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 385,773 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 385,558 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Dec 2024 381,165 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 363,710 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 339,669 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 339,669 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 309,991 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 289,049 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 267,146 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 246,958 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 246,945 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2021 228,004 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside cover missing from door mirror

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 228,002 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside cover missing from door mirror

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 214,078 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight

Pass 2 Mar 2020 206,596 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 195,814 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 195,814 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 179,902 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 179,902 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2018 156,177 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front daytime running light not working

Fail 17 May 2018 156,173 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. offside 205, nearside 225 (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front daytime running light not working

Pass 3 May 2017 121,351 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 86,335 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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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KV13 XLP is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KV13 XLP, 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 KV13 XLP registered?

KV13 XLP is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 May 2013.

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