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M13 ESA

2016 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

231,822 mi
Last recorded231,822 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito89,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM13 ESA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 231,822 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 231,784 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2025 214,037 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 213,975 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 195,462 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 195,457 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2023 170,927 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 170,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2022 143,780 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 120,224 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 114,139 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 May 2019 92,869 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 86,130 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 71,105 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 45,203 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 177 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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M13 ESA is a 2016 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 75%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 89,496 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 M13 ESA, 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 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was M13 ESA registered?

M13 ESA is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 March 2016.

Is M13 ESA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M13 ESA shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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