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RA55 BYN

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,785 mi
Last recorded173,785 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 BYN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 173,785 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 165,849 miles

o/s and n/s front headlights deteriorated light output not reduced

Fail 18 Feb 2022 165,800 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s front upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s front upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

o/s and n/s front headlights deteriorated light output not reduced

Pass 27 Feb 2021 157,477 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 151,021 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 145,482 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 142,055 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 137,760 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 131,916 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim INNER EDGE (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 122,946 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 115,776 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 108,164 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 99,718 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 99,718 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 90,459 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 83,768 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 75,857 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 75,857 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 75,536 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 75,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 BYN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BYN, 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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RA55 BYN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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