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RA55 BYC

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

187,898 mi
Last recorded187,898 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 BYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 187,898 miles

Nearside Front Jacking point corroded

Offside Front Jacking point corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 173,459 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 158,886 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 158,886 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 145,048 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 131,541 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 117,525 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 103,715 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 99,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 99,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 93,812 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 93,812 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 92,181 miles

Nearside wiper split

both front wipers poor

Fail 28 Jul 2015 83,542 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres wearing on edges

wipers poor

Pass 28 Jul 2015 83,542 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

wipers poor

Pass 31 Jul 2014 78,207 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2014 78,189 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 68,844 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 68,611 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 59,283 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 44,117 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 37,410 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 32,080 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 30,081 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 29,954 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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RA55 BYC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White 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 RA55 BYC, 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 RA55 BYC registered?

RA55 BYC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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