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LD13 AVE

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

406,728 mi
Last recorded406,728 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD13 AVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 406,728 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2026 406,726 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 394,665 miles

o/s and n/s inner and outer sills and jacking points showing signs of corrosion

Fail 24 Oct 2024 394,665 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

o/s and n/s inner and outer sills and jacking points showing signs of corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2023 376,465 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 376,350 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine oil leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 334,455 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2022 334,448 miles

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 285,439 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 248,757 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 211,779 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 170,867 miles

Rear diff mountings worn

Pass 5 Oct 2017 133,535 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 133,529 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Central Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated receiver housing damaged (5.2.3)

Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel steering connection has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 116,724 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 116,724 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 107,829 miles

Front Bumper has a slight damage.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 78,622 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 53,615 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 53,615 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 41,035 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 40,995 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 24,976 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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LD13 AVE is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LD13 AVE, 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 LD13 AVE registered?

LD13 AVE is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 April 2013.

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