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RA55 HZV

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

252,460 mi
Last recorded252,460 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 HZV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 252,460 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 247,920 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 31 Mar 2015 234,898 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 222,369 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Apr 2013 214,587 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

centre brake light not working may be disconnected

Pass 16 Mar 2012 186,097 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 186,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Center propshaft support badly worn

Pass 15 Mar 2011 145,174 miles

Spare tyre defective

brake pedal anti-slip worn

front brake discs worn

long parking brake lever travel

Fail 15 Mar 2011 145,171 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

brake pedal anti-slip worn

front brake discs worn

long parking brake lever travel

Pass 4 Nov 2009 110,648 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 110,648 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2008 84,687 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 50,413 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 23,277 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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RA55 HZV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HZV, 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 HZV registered?

RA55 HZV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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The MOT history for RA55 HZV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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