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RF05 ZVG

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

170,057 mi
Last recorded170,057 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 ZVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 170,057 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 170,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 166,273 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 157,446 miles

Offside Front Lower stone chip in windshield

Fail 19 Nov 2018 157,446 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt installation anchorage insecure seat belt buckle (10.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower stone chip in windshield

Pass 15 Nov 2017 146,524 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

slight roughness in front upper strut top bearings

Pass 2 Nov 2016 132,215 miles

front flexi brake hoses slightly perishes

Pass 30 Oct 2015 117,621 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 117,613 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

parking brake only just met requirements, may need attention or adjustment

Pass 22 Jul 2014 100,913 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Only four (4) seats fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight play in steering

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 100,827 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Only 4 (FOUR) seats fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2013 85,181 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded/worn

hand brake high (border line pass)

rear exhaust rubber split

Fail 22 May 2013 85,181 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

front brake discs corroded/worn

hand brake high (border line pass)

rear exhaust rubber split

Pass 29 May 2012 77,871 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 70,943 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 65,198 miles

Crack in offside lower windscreen outside of wiper sweep

Front brake discs worn

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

Rear brake dicsc worn

Fail 17 May 2010 65,063 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Crack in offside lower windscreen outside of wiper sweep

Front brake discs worn

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

Rear brake dicsc worn

Pass 20 May 2009 55,984 miles

windscreen cracked

Fail 20 May 2009 55,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

windscreen cracked

Pass 29 May 2008 46,037 miles

screen damaged

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 ZVG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 RF05 ZVG, 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 ZVG registered?

RF05 ZVG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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