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RA55 UHN

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

166,217 mi
Last recorded166,217 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 UHN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 166,217 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 158,573 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 158,825 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 130,125 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 123,124 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 123,012 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2017 111,956 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 103,171 miles

auxillary drive belt perished

both front flexible brake hoses perished

crack in offside door mirror glass-view to rear not impaired

Pass 16 Oct 2014 99,524 miles

front brake discs heavily lipped

nearside rear tyre tread worn close to legal limit

nearside rear wheel inner rim damaged

offside and nearside fron t tyres tread worn low on inner and outer edges

offside and nearside front flexible brake hoses perished

play in front anti-roll bar center bushes

Pass 10 Jun 2013 88,834 miles

auxillary drive belt starting to perish

both front flexible brake hoses starting to perish

crack in offside door mirror glass-rear view not impared

exhaust down pipe clamp broken-not blowing

front anti-roll bar center bushes worn

slight play in offside front anti-roll bar link rod ball joint

Fail 10 Jun 2013 88,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

auxillary drive belt starting to perish

both front flexible brake hoses starting to perish

crack in offside door mirror glass-rear view not impared

exhaust down pipe clamp broken-not blowing

front anti-roll bar center bushes worn

slight play in offside front anti-roll bar link rod ball joint

Pass 23 Mar 2012 78,163 miles

ABS wires offside front not secured fully

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

indicator/light switch worn

nearside front strut top mount dry

offside mirror slight damage

offside rear driveshaft oil seal slight leak

Pass 11 Feb 2011 66,793 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s front outer tyre wall damaged

Fail 9 Feb 2011 66,793 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s front outer tyre wall damaged

Pass 15 Feb 2010 52,675 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 37,466 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 UHN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 UHN, 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 UHN registered?

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

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