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DG55 RZJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

434,974 mi
Last recorded434,974 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 RZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 434,974 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 434,674 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 409,987 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 408,886 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 387,819 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 387,448 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 384,392 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 335,577 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 335,570 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 335,483 miles

Offside Front jacking point bush missing

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2019 335,483 miles

Headlamp aim not tested head lights not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury side door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front jacking point bush missing

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 294,480 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 294,399 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 289,078 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 276,818 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 268,039 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 252,279 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 149,300 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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DG55 RZJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DG55 RZJ, 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 DG55 RZJ registered?

DG55 RZJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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