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CN05 RXK

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

135,739 mi
Last recorded135,739 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN05 RXK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 135,739 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 134,102 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 133,512 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 133,490 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 2.63 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 132,616 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 132,163 miles

Front jacking points corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner sill excessively corroded not in prescribed area

Nearside Rear Light lense cracked

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner sill excessively corroded not in prescribed area

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

door ajar lamp illuminated

Fail 1 Feb 2022 132,155 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Door ajar lamp illuminated

Front jacking points corroded

N/S inner sill excessively corroded not in prescribed area

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Light lense cracked

O/S inner sill excessively corroded not in prescribed area

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 121,968 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both - cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2020 121,967 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both - cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 112,777 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 112,760 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Pass 14 Nov 2018 100,849 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underside corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2017 89,506 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 13 Nov 2017 89,506 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 89,020 miles

ecu light on

exhaust corroded

nearside headlamp image poor

offside rear tyre starting to wear

steering knocking on full lock

under vehicle starting to corrode

Pass 10 Mar 2016 81,211 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 71,034 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 28 Jan 2014 60,636 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 41,440 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 51,439 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 13 Feb 2012 45,300 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 45,300 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 37,533 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 37,527 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 26,579 miles

near side rear cv boot slight leak

Pass 15 Jul 2008 19,377 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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CN05 RXK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CN05 RXK, 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 CN05 RXK registered?

CN05 RXK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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The MOT history for CN05 RXK shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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