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DA55 RCF

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

112,551 mi
Last recorded112,551 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 RCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 112,551 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 112,551 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 111,752 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2017 107,687 miles

Central Rear floor pan corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens deteriorated (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Dec 2017 107,534 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Central Rear floor pan corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens deteriorated (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 99,342 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 93,171 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

parking brake travel close to excessive

Fail 8 Dec 2015 93,171 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

parking brake travel close to excessive

Fail 15 Dec 2014 86,257 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

water in offside headlamp

Pass 15 Dec 2014 86,257 miles

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

offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

water in offside headlamp

Pass 2 Dec 2013 78,347 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 78,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 72,620 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 65,363 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2010 57,504 miles

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

offside rear parking brake low on perforance

Pass 17 Dec 2010 57,504 miles

offside rear parking brake low on perforance

Pass 16 Dec 2009 49,491 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 42,755 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 42,755 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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DA55 RCF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 DA55 RCF, 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 DA55 RCF registered?

DA55 RCF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 December 2005.

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