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VE61 FOG

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

204,804 mi
Last recorded204,804 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 FOG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 204,804 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 200,747 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 193,976 miles

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 188,239 miles

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edges on both sides New tyres rqd (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 177,971 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 172,291 miles

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

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

Fail 12 Mar 2021 172,289 miles

Brake relay lever has restricted free movement Relay lever pivot seized (1.1.15 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake inoperative on one side On both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 163,138 miles

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 163,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Split on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge New tyre rqd (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge New tyre rqd (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 154,099 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 154,099 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 124,958 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 61,094 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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VE61 FOG 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 VE61 FOG, 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 VE61 FOG registered?

VE61 FOG is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 September 2013.

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The MOT history for VE61 FOG 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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