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LB13 LVZ

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests32 (23 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71.9%

Mileage

272,156 mi
Last recorded272,156 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB13 LVZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

23 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 272,156 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 258,535 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 258,535 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 234,977 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 234,977 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 214,072 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 214,072 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 189,302 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 189,302 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 348,397 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 348,397 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 321,427 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 297,259 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 297,259 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 288,258 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 271,809 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 221,333 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2020 260,496 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 260,496 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 237,644 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 220,724 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 200,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread wearing thin (bold) on edges.

Nearside Rear Tyre tread wearing thin (bold) on edges.

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread wearing thin (bold) on edges.

Fail 10 Aug 2018 200,482 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread wearing thin (bold) on edges.

Nearside Rear Tyre tread wearing thin (bold) on edges.

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread wearing thin (bold) on edges.

Pass 16 Feb 2018 180,307 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 159,465 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 142,291 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 119,221 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 100,539 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 80,627 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 68,267 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 59,979 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 38,438 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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LB13 LVZ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.9%.

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 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 LB13 LVZ, 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 LB13 LVZ registered?

LB13 LVZ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 August 2013.

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