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RA05 ZRK

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

243,889 mi
Last recorded243,889 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 243,889 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 243,889 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 210,021 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2015 209,214 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2014 194,511 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jan 2013 191,072 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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)

airbag light on

Pass 24 Jan 2013 191,072 miles

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)

airbag light on

Pass 27 Jan 2012 185,759 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Jan 2012 185,759 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Jan 2012 185,409 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front 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 21 Jan 2011 175,409 miles

both rear disce slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2010 157,725 miles

drivers seat belt slow to retract just meets requirements

Fail 20 Jul 2010 157,725 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

drivers seat belt slow to retract just meets requirements

Pass 23 Jul 2009 123,678 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 123,678 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 86,770 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 86,770 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake has long travel

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 ZRK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 ZRK, 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 ZRK registered?

RA05 ZRK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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