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LF13 KUP

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests28 (25 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate89.3%

Mileage

320,342 mi
Last recorded320,342 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF13 KUP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

25 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 320,342 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2026 320,179 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 May 2025 292,502 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 286,757 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 268,342 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 258,584 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 258,162 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 246,586 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 234,454 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 222,567 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 210,044 miles

parking brake lever has slight travel

Pass 10 Mar 2021 208,547 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 207,140 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 205,167 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 192,647 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 178,810 miles

Offside Rear Outer steering arm ball joint has slight play

Fail 5 Mar 2019 178,509 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer steering arm ball joint has slight play

Pass 19 Feb 2019 177,316 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer steering arm ball joint has slight play

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 165,838 miles

Slight play in nearside rear steering arm

Pass 12 Mar 2018 153,220 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 139,643 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 126,043 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 114,987 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 100,220 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 87,867 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 64,914 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 50,949 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 29,903 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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LF13 KUP is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.3%.

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 LF13 KUP, 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 LF13 KUP registered?

LF13 KUP is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 March 2013.

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The MOT history for LF13 KUP shows 28 tests with a 89.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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