MOT Status
ValidMileage
158,338 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
exhaust bracket insecure
reverse light inop
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside daytime bulb inop
exhaust bracket insecure
reverse light inop
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside daytime bulb inop
exhaust bracket insecure
reverse light inop
back box bracket insecure
unable to test rear seat belts
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper corner (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper corner (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
OS daytime bulb inop
back box bracket insecure
unable to test rear seat belts
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Position lamp not working & offside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm & offside rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip offside screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RU55 FTD is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 RU55 FTD, 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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How do I check the history of RU55 FTD?
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What year was RU55 FTD registered?
RU55 FTD is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 October 2013.
Is RU55 FTD safe to buy?
The MOT history for RU55 FTD shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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