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RU55 RWS

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

183,020 mi
Last recorded183,020 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRU55 RWS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 183,020 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 1x rear mount corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush slight cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2025 171,398 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 154,880 miles

Nearside Front Bumper and wing tapped to gather but secured

Pass 22 Aug 2023 136,474 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 136,465 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2022 119,585 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 102,263 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 90,341 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 79,793 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 62,651 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 42,923 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Aug 2016 30,127 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 RWS is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 RU55 RWS, 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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What year was RU55 RWS registered?

RU55 RWS is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 September 2013.

Is RU55 RWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RU55 RWS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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