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A18 RND

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

228,416 mi
Last recorded228,416 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 RND
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 228,416 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 227,264 miles

Rear both sides jacking point areas corroding

Pass 9 Feb 2024 226,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 224,216 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 219,526 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes next to bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 214,180 miles

Front both sides jacking points slightly corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x3 next to bulk head (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 214,180 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front both sides jacking points slightly corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x3 next to bulk head (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 212,230 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 pipes next to bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 209,574 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 209,574 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 207,794 miles

DIFF MOUNTING BRACKET CRACKED

Fail 29 Aug 2017 207,794 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)

DIFF MOUNTING BRACKET CRACKED

Pass 22 Aug 2016 197,264 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 186,418 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 186,418 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 180,624 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 180,624 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 171,521 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 157,403 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 157,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 146,421 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 135,970 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 122,727 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 100,199 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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A18 RND is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 113,960 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 A18 RND, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A18 RND registered?

A18 RND is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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