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RF54 OPL

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

328,286 mi
Last recorded328,286 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF54 OPL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2017 328,286 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Signs of corrosion on osr sill area and nsr sill area and osf

Pass 4 Nov 2016 327,020 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front track rod end play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 324,950 miles

brake warning light on

oil leak

play in near/side and off/side rack ends

Fail 23 Oct 2015 324,950 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake warning light on

oil leak

play in near/side and off/side rack ends

Pass 2 Oct 2014 307,888 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside and nearside outer body sills corroded slightly.

slight oil leak on rear axle.

Fail 11 Dec 2013 280,054 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust at join deteriating.

Pass 11 Dec 2013 280,054 miles

rear exhaust at join deteriating.

Pass 4 Oct 2012 115,390 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 188,295 miles

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 149,361 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 133,391 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 108,721 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 50,472 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 50,466 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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RF54 OPL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RF54 OPL, 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 RF54 OPL registered?

RF54 OPL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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