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RA05 ZRF

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,129 mi
Last recorded139,129 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 139,129 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

various brake pipes rusty / o/s side door corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2017 129,387 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 129,385 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre wall damaged o/s/f tyre side wall dameged

Pass 24 May 2016 116,617 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. may need attention (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 24 May 2016 116,617 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. may need attention (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 106,624 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 94,472 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 94,472 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 84,077 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 84,077 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2012 81,333 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 78,033 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 218,439 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 198,000 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front and rear brake discs worn

imbalance in front brakes

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 21 May 2009 168,489 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 168,476 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2008 133,034 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 133,034 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 ZRF 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 66.7%.

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 ZRF, 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 RA05 ZRF registered?

RA05 ZRF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 June 2005.

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