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RO18 RFY

2018 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

193,241 mi
Last recorded193,241 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Vito75,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO18 RFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 193,241 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2026 191,763 miles

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

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 139,587 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Front fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Front fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 100,715 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 89,675 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 75,327 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 57,670 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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RO18 RFY is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 RO18 RFY, 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 RO18 RFY registered?

RO18 RFY is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 March 2018.

Is RO18 RFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO18 RFY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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