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YF13 KBN

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

258,484 mi
Last recorded258,484 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF13 KBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 258,484 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake just met reqments

Pass 11 Oct 2024 220,696 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 190,194 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 190,194 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 166,158 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 166,158 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 166,157 miles

Brake relay lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 142,822 miles

stonechip in swept area of offside windscreen.

Fail 13 Oct 2021 142,804 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

stonechip in swept area of offside windscreen.

Pass 10 Oct 2020 131,894 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 97,402 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroded

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear gearbox mount worn

Fail 2 Oct 2019 97,400 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Central exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2016 88,289 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front daytime running light bulb not working

Nearside front steering rack arms have slight play in inner ball joint

Nearside front tyre worn on shoulder

Offside front steering rack arm has slight play in inner ball joint

Fail 4 Apr 2016 88,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front daytime running light bulb not working

Nearside front steering rack arms have slight play in inner ball joint

Nearside front tyre worn on shoulder

Offside front steering rack arm has slight play in inner ball joint

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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YF13 KBN 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 64.3%.

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 YF13 KBN, 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 YF13 KBN registered?

YF13 KBN is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 June 2013.

Is YF13 KBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF13 KBN shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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