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M8 RVM

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

384,267 mi
Last recorded384,267 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 RVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 384,267 miles

excessive corrosion o/s/r door skin

Fail 15 May 2018 384,134 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross-member (6.6.6)

excessive corrosion o/s/r door skin

Pass 23 May 2017 349,635 miles

Nearside Front tracking rod has slight play at its inner attachment

Nearside Inner sill to chassis corroded

Offside Inner sill to chassis corroded

Fail 23 May 2017 349,635 miles

Nearside Front tracking rod has slight play at its inner attachment

Nearside Inner sill to chassis corroded

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner sill to chassis corroded

Pass 21 May 2016 333,259 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 333,259 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 May 2015 312,999 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 19 May 2015 312,999 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 May 2014 285,604 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 278,012 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 259,138 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 May 2011 253,609 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 227,949 miles

windscreen marked by wiper blade

Fail 9 Apr 2010 227,949 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

windscreen marked by wiper blade

Pass 28 Mar 2009 199,642 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 199,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Sep 2008 179,658 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 179,658 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 144,896 miles

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

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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M8 RVM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 M8 RVM, 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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M8 RVM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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