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RA05 JPF

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

218,387 mi
Last recorded218,387 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 JPF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 218,387 miles

both sill very rusty

rear chassis rails rusty

slight play rack

Pass 11 Jan 2024 213,328 miles

brake pipes rusty

o/s sill rusty

suspension rusty

Pass 5 Jan 2023 207,969 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges + poor

both sills rusty

os washer poor

osf tyre worn on edge

rear wheel arches very rusty

Pass 6 Jan 2022 203,001 miles

all tyres worn on edges

o/s/r wheel arch rusty

sills rusty

Pass 11 Jan 2021 194,729 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 183,781 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 171,961 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 159,803 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 147,297 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 136,583 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 130,578 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 130,578 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 1 May 2013 113,651 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 93,077 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 72,856 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Exhaust System Rusty

Pass 5 May 2010 59,456 miles

Both Front Brake Flexi Hoses Perishing

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing On Outer Edge

Rear Differential Oil Leaks

Windscreen Marked And Chipped

Pass 5 May 2009 47,959 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Legal Tyre Limit 1.6mm

Nearside Front Tyre 2mm

Offside Front Tyre 3mm

Pass 25 Apr 2008 36,416 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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RA05 JPF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 RA05 JPF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RA05 JPF registered?

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

Is RA05 JPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA05 JPF shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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