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R23 RYL

2018 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

319,511 mi
Last recorded319,511 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Vito75,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 RYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 319,511 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip centrally in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear park brake approx only half the effort of nearside rear******************

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shockers x2 shrouds not attached ** (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Sep 2026 319,485 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken spring broken along with shocker base **************** (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached spring retainter base broken ************************************ (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip centrally in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear park brake approx only half the effort of nearside rear******************

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shockers x2 shrouds not attached ** (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2026 284,395 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened bump stop damaged (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shocker shroud detached (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened bump stop detached (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 284,247 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened bump stop damaged (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shocker shroud detached (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened bump stop detached (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2025 253,655 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened bump stop damaged (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened bump stop detached (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 253,626 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working doesn,t work,then works,then may not work at all (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened bump stop damaged (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened bump stop detached (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 223,830 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth splitting (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog light was slow to come on

Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened both rear bump stops damaged/missing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 194,807 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 33,757 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 33,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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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R23 RYL is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2018 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 75,451 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 R23 RYL, 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 8 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R23 RYL registered?

R23 RYL is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 June 2018.

Is R23 RYL safe to buy?

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