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RU55 FTD

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

158,338 mi
Last recorded158,338 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRU55 FTD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 158,338 miles

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))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 158,338 miles

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))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 146,959 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 146,959 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 136,404 miles

exhaust bracket insecure

reverse light inop

Fail 15 Dec 2023 136,404 miles

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

Offside daytime bulb inop

exhaust bracket insecure

reverse light inop

Fail 15 Dec 2023 136,404 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 124,660 miles

back box bracket insecure

unable to test rear seat belts

Fail 1 Dec 2022 124,659 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 113,348 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 113,348 miles

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))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 103,068 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 103,068 miles

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))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 96,362 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 96,361 miles

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))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 83,116 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip offside screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 67,651 miles

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)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 49,992 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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