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FY05 RWZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,533 mi
Last recorded109,533 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 RWZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 109,533 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 109,532 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 104,490 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 96,254 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 88,735 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 79,358 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front perished slightly (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all inner (3.5.1g)

exhaust bracket/clamp corroded

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Feb 2016 70,813 miles

exhaust clamp on centre pipe joint is severely corroded and nearly broken through

Fail 9 Feb 2016 70,813 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust clamp on centre pipe joint is severely corroded and nearly broken through

Pass 17 Feb 2015 62,499 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 58,781 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 58,281 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 85,284 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 74,069 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 74,069 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 63,170 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 50,794 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 41,088 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 29,770 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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FY05 RWZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FY05 RWZ, 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 FY05 RWZ registered?

FY05 RWZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is FY05 RWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY05 RWZ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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