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YC13 BWU

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

206,002 mi
Last recorded206,002 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC13 BWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 206,002 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 206,002 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Reversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected (4.6.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 199,056 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2025 199,056 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 187,000 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 165,797 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 142,439 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 116,765 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 100,339 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 83,485 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 83,483 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 77,516 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 62,429 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 42,889 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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YC13 BWU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YC13 BWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC13 BWU registered?

YC13 BWU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 May 2013.

Is YC13 BWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC13 BWU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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