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RT53 CAT

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

Brown Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

55,897 mi
Last recorded55,897 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRT53 CAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 55,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 55,887 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 53,959 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 52,648 miles

VERY SMALL CHIP IN WINDSCREEN MAY SPREAD

Pass 1 Dec 2022 51,105 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 48,691 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 45,693 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 43,163 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 39,602 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed vary slight fraying to edge (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn inner edge advise early renewal (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 38,248 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 28,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted at time of test

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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RT53 CAT is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in Brown with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RT53 CAT, 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

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What year was RT53 CAT registered?

RT53 CAT is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 December 2013.

Is RT53 CAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RT53 CAT shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RT53 CAT have outstanding finance?

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