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LN13 DCV

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,441 mi
Last recorded106,441 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN13 DCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 106,441 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 106,402 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 99,747 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 99,747 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 97,061 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbones front bushes are perishing slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 94,434 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted alloy inner bead edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wish bones rear bushes are splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 90,114 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 86,486 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 82,144 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 82,142 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 76,662 miles

Front Brake disc warn

Fail 31 Jan 2019 76,662 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake disc warn

Pass 29 Jan 2018 62,866 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 29 Jan 2018 62,866 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Feb 2017 49,177 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 43,144 miles

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

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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LN13 DCV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LN13 DCV, 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 LN13 DCV registered?

LN13 DCV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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The MOT history for LN13 DCV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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