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RF05 WLV

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,116 mi
Last recorded80,116 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2019 80,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Damage on side wall. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Parking brake pedal has limited reserve travel.

Pass 11 Jan 2018 76,425 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front number plate cracked

Fail 11 Jan 2018 76,425 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 74,855 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 67,907 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 63,297 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 63,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 31 May 2013 59,350 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 50,850 miles

both rear shock absorbers becoming weak

high level brake light not working

washer pipe chafed

wipers slight smearing

Pass 15 Jul 2010 39,952 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 39,952 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

fron number plate damaged

offside front tyre badly worn edge

play in nearside and offside front anti roll bar links

Pass 30 Apr 2009 33,972 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing thin

nearside mirror damaged

nearside rear lamp lense damaged

Pass 7 Jun 2008 26,469 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 26,468 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

excessive black smoke emitted although emissions passed, needs attention

park-brake travel excessive although efficiency ok.

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 WLV 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 71.4%.

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 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 WLV, 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 WLV registered?

RF05 WLV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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