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P1 RCO

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,849 mi
Last recorded93,849 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP1 RCO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 93,849 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 83,378 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 78,663 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 74,786 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 70,330 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 66,232 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 55,786 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 54,176 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 50,998 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 49,222 miles

Nearside wiper splitting

headlight aim button set to 3, aims correct

Pass 1 Sep 2015 47,284 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 46,540 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 42,794 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 42,794 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 40,045 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 40,045 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 36,528 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 31,387 miles

both rear tyres worn on edge

Fail 14 Jul 2010 31,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside front and offside rear tyres worn on edge

Pass 20 Jul 2009 26,743 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 21,926 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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P1 RCO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 P1 RCO, 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 P1 RCO registered?

P1 RCO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 June 2005.

Is P1 RCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P1 RCO shows 21 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.

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