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RA05 ZRO

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

135,749 mi
Last recorded135,749 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 135,749 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 131,839 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 127,326 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 117,026 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 110,750 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 110,183 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2021 110,183 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 105,657 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 97,964 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 97,964 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 90,283 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2016 90,283 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 81,434 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 70,161 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 61,947 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 53,674 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 45,273 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 37,118 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 37,118 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 30,777 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 23,108 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 ZRO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ZRO, 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 ZRO registered?

RA05 ZRO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 June 2005.

Is RA05 ZRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA05 ZRO shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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