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JC53 RVS

2015 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

166,096 mi
Last recorded166,096 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz Vito95,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJC53 RVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 166,096 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 149,078 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2025 148,841 miles

Offside Front Brake modification unsafe (1.1.21 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 133,393 miles

O/S/F Flexible brake hose incorrectly routed and fouling anti roll bar drop link.

O/S/F Outer sill damaged.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 113,983 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both heavily worn on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

N/S/F Tyre perished.

O/S/R Reflector damaged.

Fail 13 Apr 2023 113,581 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both heavily worn on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

N/S/F Tyre perished.

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

O/S/R Reflector damaged.

Pass 25 Feb 2022 89,827 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 70,828 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 52,308 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 38,737 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 38,737 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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JC53 RVS is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2015 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 95,194 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 JC53 RVS, 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 11 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JC53 RVS?

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What year was JC53 RVS registered?

JC53 RVS is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 November 2015.

Is JC53 RVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for JC53 RVS 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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