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VK13 VCT

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

167,463 mi
Last recorded167,463 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK13 VCT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 167,463 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2025 167,452 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner cill area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner cill area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 158,835 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced box section. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2024 158,835 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm central tread. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced box section. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 149,822 miles

Offside Front Inner front inner sill corroded , not within pre-scribed area

Pass 9 Jun 2022 139,388 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 126,816 miles

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

Offside Front running light out

Fail 7 Jun 2021 126,816 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front running light out

Pass 5 Jun 2020 115,871 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 101,260 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 85,490 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 71,784 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 61,774 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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VK13 VCT 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 VK13 VCT, 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 VK13 VCT registered?

VK13 VCT is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 May 2013.

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The MOT history for VK13 VCT 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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