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S3 RVO

2013 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,687 mi
Last recorded128,687 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito110,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 RVO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 128,687 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

front to rear brake pipes routed above fuel tank

Fail 8 Jul 2026 128,677 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both sides bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

front and rear tyres different sizes

front to rear brake pipes routed above fuel tank

Pass 8 Jul 2025 123,421 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rubber joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

unable to fully inspect front to rear brake pipes due to routing above fuel tank

Fail 1 Jul 2025 123,408 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rubber joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

unable to fully inspect front to rear brake pipes due to routing above fuel tank

Pass 27 Jun 2024 116,381 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rubber doughnut (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged outer cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front and rear tyres different sizes

Fail 27 Jun 2024 116,381 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rubber doughnut (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged outer cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front and rear tyres different sizes

Pass 24 May 2023 110,396 miles

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

front and rear tyres different sizes

Fail 18 May 2023 110,312 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 97,899 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perished and cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Upper corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All tyres slightly protruding from wheel arches. (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 88,772 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 77,008 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 77,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2018 64,443 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 64,342 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2016 37,471 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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S3 RVO is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S3 RVO, 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 S3 RVO registered?

S3 RVO is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 June 2013.

Is S3 RVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S3 RVO shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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