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R123 RCG

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,077 mi
Last recorded135,077 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 RCG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 135,077 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 120,397 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light faded (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2025 120,397 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light faded (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 105,928 miles

Parking brake performance requirements only just met, system may need adjustment/repair.

Fail 8 Jan 2024 105,928 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake performance requirements only just met, system may need adjustment/repair.

Pass 5 Aug 2022 94,793 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 94,793 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 94,050 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 89,912 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 85,671 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 79,969 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 62,388 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 38,647 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 38,606 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking PAS cooler pipes (2.3.3b)

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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R123 RCG is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver 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 R123 RCG, 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 R123 RCG registered?

R123 RCG is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 March 2013.

Is R123 RCG safe to buy?

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