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RF05 WLL

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

237,029 mi
Last recorded237,029 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 WLL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 237,029 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 237,029 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 235,938 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 235,378 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 235,378 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 233,142 miles

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

Rear Lens damaged

Fail 30 Jan 2023 233,142 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Rear Lens damaged

Pass 31 Jan 2022 232,600 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Lens damaged

Fail 31 Jan 2022 232,600 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Lens damaged

Pass 29 Jan 2021 232,501 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 231,351 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 229,661 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 229,279 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 222,021 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 201,066 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 174,000 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 151,868 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 131,055 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 107,034 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 85,402 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 66,732 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 48,945 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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RF05 WLL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RF05 WLL, 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 RF05 WLL registered?

RF05 WLL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 May 2005.

Is RF05 WLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF05 WLL shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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