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A13 VTB

2013 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,519 mi
Last recorded75,519 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz A-class64,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 VTB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 12 Jan 2026 75,519 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 69,820 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 62,605 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 55,205 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 47,667 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 40,849 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 38,393 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 32,809 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 27,640 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 22,057 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 17,109 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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A13 VTB is a 2013 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 64,530 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A13 VTB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A13 VTB registered?

A13 VTB is a 2013 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is A13 VTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A13 VTB shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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