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RF13 JVW

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,820 mi
Last recorded116,820 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF13 JVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 116,820 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))

Fail 3 Jan 2026 116,816 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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 18 Dec 2024 110,012 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 99,248 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 89,451 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2021 76,998 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 60,199 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 49,497 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Nov 2019 49,497 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 42,801 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 36,536 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 36,535 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre wall. (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 31,688 miles

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

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

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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RF13 JVW is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RF13 JVW, 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 RF13 JVW registered?

RF13 JVW is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 July 2013.

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The MOT history for RF13 JVW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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