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FR53 ESH

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

189,447 mi
Last recorded189,447 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR53 ESH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 189,447 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2024 189,447 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2024 189,437 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 181,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

rear diff bushes worn and splitting

surface corrosion to under side

Pass 20 Sep 2021 168,170 miles

Adv oil leak from engine............

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Adv offside rear tyre getting worn ....... (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 135,341 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 114,742 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 97,345 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 97,345 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 78,097 miles

all our tyres worn edges

Pass 24 Sep 2016 51,658 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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FR53 ESH is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FR53 ESH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FR53 ESH registered?

FR53 ESH is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is FR53 ESH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR53 ESH shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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