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LG13 KVU

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests28 (24 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

398,849 mi
Last recorded398,849 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG13 KVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

24 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 398,849 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Jan 2025 367,585 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s n/s ()

Fail 22 Jan 2025 367,572 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s n/s ()

Pass 18 Sep 2024 357,457 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 342,064 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 329,003 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 310,491 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 295,323 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 295,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 276,948 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 255,392 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 239,800 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 236,789 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 233,418 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 218,510 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 204,209 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 188,320 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 188,320 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 172,795 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 155,482 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 155,482 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 139,183 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 122,004 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 104,952 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 86,712 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 68,485 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 50,625 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 3,388 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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LG13 KVU 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 85.7%.

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 LG13 KVU, 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 LG13 KVU registered?

LG13 KVU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 March 2013.

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The MOT history for LG13 KVU shows 28 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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