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RF05 WLR

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

211,866 mi
Last recorded211,866 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 WLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 211,866 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 199,620 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 186,005 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 186,005 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 170,311 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 154,787 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 138,979 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 121,200 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 111,427 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 111,420 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Pass 31 May 2011 97,003 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 May 2010 83,034 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 70,250 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 52,845 miles

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

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 WLR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WLR, 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 RF05 WLR registered?

RF05 WLR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 May 2005.

Is RF05 WLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF05 WLR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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