MERCEDES-BENZ VITO GF13BAU has 14 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ VITO has Passed 10 MOTs and Failed 4 times since 2016

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 275,231 miles 4 months ago on Tuesday 20th January 2026 at 12:00.

The current MOT will expire in 8 months on Tuesday 19th January 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 10 months on Thursday 1st April 2027.

GF13BAU MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED19TH JANUARY 2027275,231 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Coolant Leak
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Mounting Defective (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED2ND JANUARY 2026275,124 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Headlamp Aim Unable To Be Tested (4.1.2 (b))
  4. MINOR - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Test Not Completed Because Smoke Levels Are Significantly In Excess Of The Specified Limit Values Excessive Black Smoke. (8.2.2.2 (f))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Other Passenger Door Cannot Be Opened From Outside The Vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Rear, Brake Discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. MAJOR - Service Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  10. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED6TH JANUARY 20255TH JANUARY 2026268,612 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Brake Pedal Wearing Smooth (1.1.2 (c))
FAILED27TH DECEMBER 2024268,608 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  3. MINOR - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (4.4.3 (a))
  6. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Coolant Leak
  8. MAJOR - Lower Steering Column Universal Joint Has Excessive Wear Or Play Column To Rack (2.2.2 (c))
  9. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  12. ADVISORY - Brake Pedal Wearing Smooth (1.1.2 (c))
  13. MAJOR - Parking Brake Lever Has Excessive Movement Indicating Incorrect Adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
  14. ADVISORY - Service Brake Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair Pedal Sinks Slowly Under Pressure And Initial Little Reserve Travel (1.2.1 (c))
  15. DANGEROUS - Parking Brake Efficiency Less Than 50% Of The Required Value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
PASSED3RD JANUARY 20242ND JANUARY 2025256,141 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  2. MINOR - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. MINOR - Offside Steering Rack Gaiter Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt Twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED29TH DECEMBER 2023256,122 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  2. MINOR - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Front Brake Hose Excessively Twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Front Road Wheel Fixing Missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Offside Front Road Wheel Fixing Missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  9. MAJOR - Offside Rear Road Wheel Fixing Missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  10. MAJOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. MINOR - Offside Steering Rack Gaiter Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt Twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  13. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED17TH DECEMBER 202223RD DECEMBER 2023246,671 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s) Both Sides
PASSED9TH DECEMBER 202123RD DECEMBER 2022227,598 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED23RD DECEMBER 202023RD DECEMBER 2021206,144 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED24TH DECEMBER 201923RD DECEMBER 2020194,297 MI
PASSED21ST JULY 201820TH JULY 2019162,750 MI
FAILED14TH JULY 2018162,725 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Front Registration Plate Inscription Illegible (0.1 (b))
  2. MAJOR - Brake Lining(s) Wear Indicator Illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Vehicles Internal Headlight Adjuster Altered To Recheck Lights
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Parking Brake Inoperative On One Side (1.4.1 (a))
  5. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED22ND MAY 201720TH JUNE 2018132,135 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Pad Wear Light On
PASSED21ST JUNE 201620TH JUNE 2017101,356 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

GF13BAU Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 71% | MOT Failure Rate: 29%

GF13BAU MOT Comments

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GF13BAU Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 275,231 miles | Average yearly mileage: 21,172 miles

GF13BAU FAQs

This Mercedes-Benz Vito with registration GF13BAU was manufactured on Friday 31st May 2013 so it is currently 13 years old. Its colour is Grey and it has a 2.1 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 275,231 miles, so this Mercedes-Benz has travelled an average of 21,172 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 14 MOTs on record for this Mercedes-Benz Vito beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2016. We can see 4 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means GF13BAU has a 71% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mercedes-Benz Vito has had 34 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 9 Minor, 21 Major, 2 Dangerous and 0 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Mercedes-Benz Vito is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 10 months on Thursday 1st April 2027 .

Does GF13BAU have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 27th May 2026 GF13BAU does have an active MOT. Read more

Is GF13BAU Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 27th May 2026 GF13BAU does have Tax. Read more

When does GF13BAU Tax expire?

The current Tax for GF13BAU will expire in 10 months on Thursday 1st April 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does GF13BAU MOT expire?

The current MOT for GF13BAU will expire in 8 months on Tuesday 19th January 2027. Read more

When did GF13BAU have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for GF13BAU was on Tuesday 20th January 2026 at 12:00. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has GF13BAU Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 14 MOTs on record for GF13BAU we can see 10 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has GF13BAU Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 14 MOTs on record for GF13BAU we can see 4 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 71% MOT pass rate! Read more

How many miles has GF13BAU done?

The odometer reading for GF13BAU at the last MOT in January 2026 was 275,231 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 21,172 miles per year. Read more

How old is GF13BAU?

The vehicle GF13BAU was manufactured in 2013 so it is currently 13 years old. It was first registered on Friday 31st May 2013. Read more

What colour is GF13BAU?

The official colour of GF13BAU is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does GF13BAU have?

GF13BAU has a 2.1 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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