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R18 LHT

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

152,552 mi
Last recorded152,552 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR18 LHT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 152,552 miles

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

Central exhaust hanger broken

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Jun 2026 152,547 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Central exhaust hanger broken

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jun 2025 145,244 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Mar 2024 137,794 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2024 137,769 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 129,868 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Feb 2023 129,868 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Mar 2022 121,710 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe to backbox exhaust clamp missing. Slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inside/outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Child seats fitted to rear seats

Pass 16 Mar 2021 115,728 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 111,955 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 111,955 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 96,735 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 93,823 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 76,713 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Aug 2016 57,433 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3m (4.1.E.1)

both front brake discs lipped

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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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R18 LHT is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R18 LHT, 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 R18 LHT registered?

R18 LHT is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 July 2013.

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