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G8 RVA

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

164,011 mi
Last recorded164,011 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 RVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 164,011 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 155,849 miles

Brake wear indicator illuminated

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear parking brake slow in operation

Pass 18 Oct 2023 146,551 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 137,775 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 137,775 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front daytime running lamp not working

Pass 22 Oct 2021 129,049 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 129,038 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 119,636 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 119,633 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 109,829 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 100,433 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 88,976 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 18 Mar 2017 88,407 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 62,089 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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G8 RVA is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G8 RVA, 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 G8 RVA registered?

G8 RVA is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 March 2013.

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