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YD13 DFK

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

294,159 mi
Last recorded294,159 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD13 DFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 294,159 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 293,983 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Inner Steering arm modification unsafe steering arm excessive play (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2024 282,766 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2024 282,766 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 272,122 miles

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

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 255,682 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

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

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 255,682 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

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

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 237,411 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Lower under seal

Pass 1 May 2020 226,384 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Under-chassis, brakes, suspension components corroded

Vehicle is heavily under-sealed

Pass 24 Apr 2019 214,649 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Under-chassis, Brakes, Suspension components corroded

Vehicle is heavily under-sealed

Pass 16 Apr 2018 156,432 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Nearside Front brake caliper modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 134,518 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2017 134,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2016 110,212 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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YD13 DFK is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YD13 DFK, 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 YD13 DFK registered?

YD13 DFK is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 March 2013.

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