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RC56 LEC

2015 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

207,656 mi
Last recorded207,656 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz Vito95,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRC56 LEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 207,656 miles

brake pad wear lamp illuminating

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Mar 2026 207,628 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pad wear lamp illuminating

Pass 14 Mar 2025 191,352 miles

HANDBRAKE REQUIREMENTS ONLY JUST MET AT 16%

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Light unit housing has slight damage

Number plates held on with cable ties

Rear diff oil sweat to Offside drive shaft

Spare wheel slightly loose

Pass 15 Mar 2024 174,564 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside - lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2024 173,990 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting fractured lower cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside - lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 155,039 miles

tyre pressure light illuminated (n1 category)

Fail 4 Mar 2023 155,039 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

tyre pressure light illuminated (n1 category)

Pass 24 Feb 2022 137,174 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT NOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil residue rear diff

Fail 22 Feb 2022 137,135 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction illuminated (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT NOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

oil residue rear diff

Pass 19 Jan 2021 117,527 miles

Covers and under trays fitted

EML light on

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

Fail 14 Jan 2021 117,359 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Covers and under trays fitted

EML light on

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 100,948 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip to windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 70,671 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 24 Apr 2018 70,651 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

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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RC56 LEC is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RC56 LEC, 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.

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What year was RC56 LEC registered?

RC56 LEC is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 May 2015.

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