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V16 TEL

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

160,455 mi
Last recorded160,455 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV16 TEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 160,455 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 147,055 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 144,033 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 136,638 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 132,394 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 124,503 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 117,514 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 108,750 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 104,761 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 100,295 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 98,826 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 86,332 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 81,448 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 75,412 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 68,867 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 61,931 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 55,092 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 47,651 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 47,651 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 39,124 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 31,896 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 24,276 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 16,438 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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V16 TEL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 V16 TEL, 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 V16 TEL registered?

V16 TEL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 September 2013.

Is V16 TEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V16 TEL shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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