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R5 FAO

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

171,202 mi
Last recorded171,202 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 FAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 19 Feb 2026 171,202 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 168,737 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 165,569 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 162,532 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 158,571 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 153,077 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 148,129 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 139,579 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 129,260 miles

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

prop shaft front joint showing signs of wear

Pass 23 Feb 2017 108,568 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

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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R5 FAO is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R5 FAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R5 FAO?

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What year was R5 FAO registered?

R5 FAO is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 September 2013.

Is R5 FAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R5 FAO shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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