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DG55 RZO

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

123,116 mi
Last recorded123,116 miles
Recorded on24 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 RZO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2014 123,116 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 176,148 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 176,148 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010

o/s & n/s rear coil spring of a different type

Pass 16 Sep 2010 151,524 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

foot brake low

slight play in steering coloumn

Fail 15 Sep 2010 151,524 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

foot brake low

slight play in steering coloumn

Fail 15 Sep 2009 127,591 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 127,591 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 102,416 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 102,416 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 101,336 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 101,336 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 RZO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 RZO, 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 RZO registered?

DG55 RZO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 September 2005.

Is DG55 RZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG55 RZO shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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