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CU53 TYS

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,317 mi
Last recorded157,317 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 TYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 157,317 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2025 145,675 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2024 136,633 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 128,959 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills and body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2023 128,959 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills and body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 124,979 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 124,975 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 112,446 miles

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))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 112,446 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 101,132 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 101,131 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 85,496 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 71,169 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 71,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 56,973 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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CU53 TYS is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CU53 TYS, 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 CU53 TYS registered?

CU53 TYS is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 October 2013.

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