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VA13 FDU

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

176,198 mi
Last recorded176,198 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA13 FDU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 176,198 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2026 176,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 165,809 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 160,180 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 160,180 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 154,551 miles

park brake application uneven

Fail 24 Jul 2023 154,551 miles

Body component insecure fuel filler flap damaged and insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

park brake application uneven

Pass 19 Aug 2022 148,155 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 148,154 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2021 139,641 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 129,757 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 122,416 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 111,000 miles

Clutch pedal rubber worn

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

Fail 24 Jul 2018 111,000 miles

Clutch pedal rubber worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 99,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 83,244 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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VA13 FDU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in White 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 VA13 FDU, 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 VA13 FDU registered?

VA13 FDU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 August 2013.

Is VA13 FDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA13 FDU 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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