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RU55 HAM

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

156,078 mi
Last recorded156,078 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRU55 HAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 156,078 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 152,708 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 147,671 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2023 144,975 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 139,034 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 133,523 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 127,770 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 122,956 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 122,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 30 May 2018 104,226 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 84,970 miles

slight play o/s/f lower arm bush

Pass 26 May 2016 63,397 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Wheel trims fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Jun 2015 45,935 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle running very clean so smoke meter unable to detect measured smoke at time of test. Peak reading: 0.01K mot limit: 1.50K

Wheel trims fitted obscuring some hub components

Pass 5 Jun 2014 27,933 miles

rear discs poor condition

Fail 5 Jun 2014 27,933 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear discs poor condition

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 HAM is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 119,633 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 RU55 HAM, 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 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RU55 HAM registered?

RU55 HAM is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 September 2011.

Is RU55 HAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RU55 HAM shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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