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H16 RLC

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

173,092 mi
Last recorded173,092 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH16 RLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 173,092 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Middle sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Aug 2016
Fail 23 Aug 2016 164,211 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Turbo to Catalyst Missing Clamp (7.1.2)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Corrosion to various body panels

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Aug 2015

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

o/s/f tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 9 Aug 2014 142,300 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 127,115 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 18 Aug 2012
Pass 3 Aug 2011 122,623 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 96,064 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 70,951 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 70,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 54,215 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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H16 RLC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 H16 RLC, 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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H16 RLC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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