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FY05 RXA

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,436 mi
Last recorded115,436 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 RXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2014 115,436 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 103,038 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear tyres cracking on the side walls and are slightly worn on the inside shoulders

Pass 6 Aug 2011 88,978 miles

front brake discs worn

oil leak from auto box oil cooler

Fail 6 Aug 2011 88,978 miles

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

front brake discs worn

oil leak from auto box oil cooler

Pass 26 Mar 2010 70,139 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 50,832 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 39,978 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 RXA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 RXA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FY05 RXA?

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What year was FY05 RXA registered?

FY05 RXA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is FY05 RXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY05 RXA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FY05 RXA have outstanding finance?

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