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RU12 MER

2015 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

246,210 mi
Last recorded246,210 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz Vito95,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRU12 MER
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 246,210 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2025 246,208 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the presented axle weight (5.2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the presented axle weight (5.2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 148,885 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 148,659 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 133,221 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 133,164 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 119,563 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 119,561 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 103,140 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 85,664 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 67,609 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 67,609 miles

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

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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RU12 MER is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RU12 MER, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RU12 MER registered?

RU12 MER is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 June 2015.

Is RU12 MER safe to buy?

The MOT history for RU12 MER shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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