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L44 TAN

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

123,450 mi
Last recorded123,450 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL44 TAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 123,450 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in centre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 111,123 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear prop seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

back box clamp missing but still secure

nearside front tyre sidewall damage

Pass 6 Feb 2024 97,999 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides,and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall,kerb damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn the bush above the diff (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn the bush above the diff,this side is more worn than the nearside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp missing but still secure as its rusted on. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff propshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 86,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush above diff (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush above diff (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective backbox clamp missing but rusted secure (6.1.2 (a))

brake pedal soft and sinks

Fail 7 Feb 2023 86,350 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush above diff (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush above diff (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective backbox clamp missing but rusted secure (6.1.2 (a))

brake pedal soft and sinks

Pass 29 Sep 2021 75,518 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 70,983 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 67,087 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 67,087 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 59,725 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 59,725 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 51,699 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 41,762 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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L44 TAN is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L44 TAN, 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 L44 TAN registered?

L44 TAN is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 October 2013.

Is L44 TAN safe to buy?

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