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RJ53 DMS

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

151,106 mi
Last recorded151,106 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 DMS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 151,106 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 149,724 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 148,086 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively disc slightly corroded (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2024 148,084 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively disc slightly corroded (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 141,356 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth at corner (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside rear tyre getting low on tread

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.2 (c))

Rear axle load rating exceeds tyre/s capability

Fail 21 Mar 2023 141,356 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth at corner (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside rear tyre getting low on tread

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.2 (c))

Rear axle load rating exceeds tyre/s capability

Pass 24 Mar 2022 127,920 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Tail pipe bracket deteriorating. Rear silencer bracket broken and centre flexi-section bracket missing. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 127,920 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Tail pipe bracket deteriorating. Rear silencer bracket broken and centre flexi-section bracket missing. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 116,298 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 116,298 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 102,515 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2020 102,515 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 86,592 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 86,588 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment or hidden defect (1.1.6 (c))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Note: Unable to view all brakes for wear etc. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 73,242 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber pad wearing

Steering rack gaiters starting to split

Pass 14 Mar 2017 57,258 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 57,254 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 42,390 miles

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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RJ53 DMS is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RJ53 DMS, 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 RJ53 DMS registered?

RJ53 DMS is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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