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LF13 KWJ

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

230,653 mi
Last recorded230,653 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 230,653 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2026 223,138 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 194,625 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 182,150 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 178,792 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 168,782 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 147,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel Is Slightly Damaged.

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

Offside Rear Wheel Making Squeaky Noise.

Parking Brake Release Handle Is Broken.

Fail 28 Oct 2021 147,466 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel Is Slightly Damaged.

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

Offside Rear Wheel Making Squeaky Noise.

Parking Brake Release Handle Is Broken.

Pass 19 Aug 2021 146,566 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2021 146,566 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 141,750 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Nov 2019 141,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Apr 2019 131,843 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 127,605 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 112,305 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 111,234 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 103,505 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 103,505 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 91,585 miles

Brake pedal rubber wearing

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

We advise the NEARSIDE FRONT tyre is replaced A.S.A.P

Pass 15 Sep 2016 81,291 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 70,088 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 64,305 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 47,464 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 25,207 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 KWJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KWJ, 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 KWJ registered?

LF13 KWJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 March 2013.

Is LF13 KWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF13 KWJ shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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