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YF13 KPJ

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

139,419 mi
Last recorded139,419 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF13 KPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 139,419 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Towbar component slightly damaged 8 pin plug damaged

Pass 21 May 2024 137,771 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight play in steering rack

Rear Towbar component slightly damaged 8 pin plug damaged (6.1.6 (a))

exhaust clamp broken

Fail 21 May 2024 137,771 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight play in steering rack

Rear Towbar component slightly damaged 8 pin plug damaged (6.1.6 (a))

exhaust clamp broken

Pass 13 Jun 2023 136,328 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 136,238 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 133,062 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 127,284 miles

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

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

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

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 119,515 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 106,733 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 92,323 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 92,323 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached bush (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 14 Jun 2017 74,131 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 74,131 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear Side repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 May 2017 72,188 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 72,188 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 53,464 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 KPJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black 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 KPJ, 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 KPJ registered?

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

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