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PO13 VAK

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

194,831 mi
Last recorded194,831 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO13 VAK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 194,831 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 194,831 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction oxygen sensor (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault at for duration of test (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 179,770 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 165,660 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2023 165,659 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 144,470 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 131,095 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 124,689 miles

center exhaust clamp corroded

front tyres worn uneven

front wipers slightly worn

rear tyres on legal limit

Fail 19 Dec 2019 124,689 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

center exhaust clamp corroded

front tyres worn uneven

front wipers slightly worn

rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 19 Apr 2018 106,802 miles

Front inner pads worn thin

Pass 27 Jul 2016 77,837 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Driving light not working

Slight knock from steering column

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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PO13 VAK is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 PO13 VAK, 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 PO13 VAK registered?

PO13 VAK is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 May 2013.

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