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RA55 UGX

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

138,405 mi
Last recorded138,405 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 138,405 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion to underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2023 138,290 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 138,290 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 137,163 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 135,951 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 130,939 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 126,304 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2017 126,303 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2016 122,626 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 114,598 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency far lower than other side.

Pass 26 Sep 2014 101,429 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 78,975 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside front tyre bald on edges

nearside rear tyre bald on inside edge

offside rear tyre slightly worn on inside edge

Pass 23 Nov 2012 78,975 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre bald on edges

nearside rear tyre bald on inside edge

offside rear tyre slightly worn on inside edge

Pass 14 Nov 2011 69,014 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 69,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 58,949 miles

front wheels/tyres different sizes to rears

Pass 20 Nov 2009 49,178 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 40,333 miles

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

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

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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RA55 UGX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RA55 UGX registered?

RA55 UGX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 November 2005.

Is RA55 UGX safe to buy?

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