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RA55 UHM

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

113,611 mi
Last recorded113,611 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 UHM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 113,611 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ARCH (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 111,802 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 103,673 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 94,990 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 90,405 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

track rod end corroded and tie rod both

Fail 4 Mar 2021 90,395 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated bonnet lever broken not open (3.1 (c))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

brake pad warning light on

track rod end corroded and tie rod both

Pass 27 Nov 2017 89,691 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Front wiperblades deteriorated

Nearside Front Chassis corroded

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

Rear discs corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2017 89,689 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake discs corroded

Front wiperblades deteriorated

Nearside Front Chassis corroded

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

Rear discs corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2014 88,404 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

off side rear tyre side wall cracking slightly

Pass 12 Dec 2013 84,767 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 84,767 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 77,372 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2012 77,372 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 66,012 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 66,012 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 56,621 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 46,331 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear caliper may be sticking intermitantly

Fail 27 Nov 2009 46,331 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear caliper may be sticking intermitantly

Pass 20 Nov 2008 36,214 miles

n/s wing mirror damaged

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 UHM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RA55 UHM, 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 UHM registered?

RA55 UHM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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