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RA54 CVL

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

221,005 mi
Last recorded221,005 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA54 CVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2026 221,005 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 211,784 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner And Outer Sills Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 203,899 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 203,897 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 195,418 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Sep 2022 195,418 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Dec 2021 188,172 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 171,493 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner seal excessively corroded.

Pass 24 Mar 2020 155,089 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, worn on outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside corrosion offside inner seal centre. not within 30cm seat belt or suspension mounts.

undersurface corrossion.

Pass 24 Apr 2019 140,064 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front headlamp lenses cloudy

both front jacking points heavily corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2019 140,064 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens damaged (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear lens damaged (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front headlamp lenses cloudy

both front jacking points heavily corroded

Pass 12 May 2018 131,427 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 131,352 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2017 122,939 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 122,900 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 114,013 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 106,256 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 May 2015 106,242 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 99,472 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 86,522 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 71,127 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 65,337 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 61,110 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 61,100 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 42,855 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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RA54 CVL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 RA54 CVL, 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 RA54 CVL registered?

RA54 CVL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 February 2005.

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