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RA05 BBX

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

171,406 mi
Last recorded171,406 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 BBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 171,406 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sliding door lip (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mountings both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive valance corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

drivers door and tailgate corroded

plastic wheel arch covers fitted

Fail 13 May 2024 171,405 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sliding door lip (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mountings both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive valance corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

drivers door and tailgate corroded

plastic wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2023 168,991 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch engine bay (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 168,984 miles

Central Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch engine bay (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high ADJUSTED (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 165,368 miles

Front front sub frame light corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside os outer sill small hole not near 30cm of fixing or structed area

Fail 11 Mar 2022 165,358 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt heavy perished and leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front front sub frame light corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside os outer sill small hole not near 30cm of fixing or structed area

Pass 12 Feb 2021 159,219 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 159,219 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 151,154 miles

Offside low effort from handbrake

Pass 30 Apr 2018 146,798 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 146,798 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 136,265 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 131,355 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

water inside both headlamps

Pass 26 Mar 2015 129,391 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside front anti roll bar bush fixing bracket securing bolt loose.

Nearside front tyre tread worn smooth on outer edge

Nearside rear brake hose twisted.

Nearside rear veiw mirror loose.

Offside front tyre tread worn smooth on edges.

Offside rear outer cv gaiter excessively damaged.

Offside rear veiw mirror loose.

Propshaft rear UJ excessively worn.

Rust patches all over exterior of body.

Fail 26 Mar 2015 129,391 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside front anti roll bar bush fixing bracket securing bolt loose.

Nearside front tyre tread worn smooth on outer edge

Nearside rear brake hose twisted.

Nearside rear veiw mirror loose.

Offside front tyre tread worn smooth on edges.

Offside rear outer cv gaiter excessively damaged.

Offside rear veiw mirror loose.

Propshaft rear UJ excessively worn.

Rust patches all over exterior of body.

Pass 1 Apr 2014 124,345 miles

front tyres worn on edge

offside headlamp condensated

Fail 1 Apr 2014 124,345 miles

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

front tyres worn on edge

offside headlamp condensated

Pass 26 Mar 2013 110,899 miles

O/S headlamp has slight condensation.

Fail 26 Mar 2013 110,899 miles

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

O/S headlamp has slight condensation.

Pass 23 Mar 2012 101,661 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 101,661 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 93,840 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Mar 2011 93,840 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 83,855 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside wiper blade rubber slightly split.

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside steering rack gaitor twisted.

Offside wiper blade slightly split.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear number plate starting to delaminate but letters still legible.

Rear passenger seats not fitted at time of test.

Pass 14 Apr 2009 69,134 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 69,134 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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RA05 BBX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 RA05 BBX, 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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RA05 BBX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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