CarVerify

Free Car Check

LF13 KVO

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

353,501 mi
Last recorded353,501 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF13 KVO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 353,501 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2026 340,472 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 340,472 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2025 332,627 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2025 323,937 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 306,954 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 280,025 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 272,392 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 272,392 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 257,529 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 241,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 226,970 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 212,410 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 212,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 202,064 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 196,499 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 180,678 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 180,678 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 165,558 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear parking brake needs attention

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides change soon (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear diff bushes heavily worn

Pass 19 Sep 2018 152,060 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Diff bushes worn

Fail 19 Sep 2018 152,060 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Diff bushes worn

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 136,012 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 121,816 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 106,632 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 95,076 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 55,865 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 77,242 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 51,870 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
Full Mercedes-benz Vito reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LF13 KVO is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

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 KVO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LF13 KVO?

You can check the full history of LF13 KVO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LF13 KVO registered?

LF13 KVO is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 March 2013.

Is LF13 KVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF13 KVO shows 28 tests with a 82.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LF13 KVO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LF13 KVO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.