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RA54 UTX

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,973 mi
Last recorded175,973 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA54 UTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 175,973 miles

Engine oil level slightly low

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

Handbrake release level damaged

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen damaged offside lower

Fail 1 Oct 2013 175,973 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Engine oil level slightly low

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

Handbrake release level damaged

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen damaged offside lower

Pass 22 Oct 2012 159,194 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake release handle damaged

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2011 144,849 miles

brake pedal anti slip worn

crack in screen

Fail 24 Oct 2011 144,849 miles

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

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

brake pedal anti slip worn

crack in screen

Pass 27 Oct 2010 128,000 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

offside front tyre worn outer edge

offside outer tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2009 109,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear reflector damaged

park brake pedal anti-slip missing

Pass 28 Mar 2008 76,378 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Mar 2008 76,378 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 UTX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 RA54 UTX, 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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RA54 UTX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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