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YF13 KBZ

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

137,770 mi
Last recorded137,770 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF13 KBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 137,770 miles

Efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair ( park brake)

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 135,655 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2025 135,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 132,315 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 132,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 128,348 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 122,057 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 115,907 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 115,906 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 102,836 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

engine oil leak.

Pass 13 Jun 2019 89,039 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 83,148 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 83,147 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 69,048 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 69,041 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 56,713 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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YF13 KBZ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KBZ, 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 YF13 KBZ registered?

YF13 KBZ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 June 2013.

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