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R80 RPS

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

210,198 mi
Last recorded210,198 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR80 RPS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 210,198 miles

FUEL FLAP INSECURE BUT HAS FILLER CAP FITTED

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM TREAD LEFT 245/45*18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES. 2MM TREAD LEFT 245/45*18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security CORROSION AROUND REAR SUSPENSION AREAS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 210,197 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel PEDAL TRAVELS TO FLOOR (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body panel insecure WHEELARCH PANEL (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Tailgate damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

FUEL FLAP INSECURE BUT HAS FILLER CAP FITTED

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM TREAD LEFT 245/45*18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES. 2MM TREAD LEFT 245/45*18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security CORROSION AROUND REAR SUSPENSION AREAS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Front BONNET SECONDARY CATCH NOT WORKING

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Nov 2022 196,945 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 196,926 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 174,605 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive prop to diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 175,605 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive prop to diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 159,315 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 159,315 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both head lights kick off to right instead of left , also to high (4.1.2 (c))

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning both sides bulbs working then not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 150,478 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 136,413 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 126,290 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front tyres approaching wear bands

nearside rear pads about 3 / 4 mm ,discs also worn

Fail 11 Aug 2016 126,290 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front tyres approaching wear bands

nearside rear pads about 3 / 4 mm ,discs also worn

Pass 29 Jun 2015 113,796 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 113,641 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2014 97,083 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 87,933 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2012 79,049 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 67,520 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 54,980 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 54,980 miles

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

SPARE TYRE FLAT

Pass 14 May 2009 41,690 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres low

Fail 14 May 2009 41,690 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres low

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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R80 RPS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 121,092 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 R80 RPS, 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 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R80 RPS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 May 2006.

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