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RB05 RAF

2017 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,401 mi
Last recorded18,401 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito86,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRB05 RAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 18,401 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2025 18,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected to dpf unit (4.11 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 5 Dec 2024 6,783 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 6,478 miles

Offside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 6,445 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 6,414 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 6,390 miles

Central Front MINOR CROSS MEMBER DAMAGED.

Front RADIATOR INSECURE AND HANGS LOW TO GROUND.

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front WHEEL ARCH LINER MISSING.

Pass 21 Oct 2020 5,250 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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RB05 RAF is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 86,763 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 RB05 RAF, 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 9 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RB05 RAF registered?

RB05 RAF is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 November 2017.

Is RB05 RAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RB05 RAF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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