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RF54 OPU

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

136,794 mi
Last recorded136,794 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF54 OPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2021 136,794 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength + Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH. N/S+O/S. (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear wheel arches covered in tape

Pass 12 Mar 2020 126,012 miles

Various corrosion around vehicle that will soon require further attention

Fail 11 Mar 2020 126,012 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Various corrosion around vehicle that will soon require further attention

Pass 13 Mar 2019 125,269 miles

Front JACKING POINTS CORRODED.

Offside Front CHASSIS OUT RIGGER CORRODED, BUT NOT WITH IN 30 CM OF PRESCRIBED AREA (YET).

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 125,269 miles

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury WHEEL ARCH (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury WHEEL ARCH (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front JACKING POINTS CORRODED.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front CHASSIS OUT RIGGER CORRODED, BUT NOT WITH IN 30 CM OF PRESCRIBED AREA (YET).

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 120,101 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 118,921 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front jacking point corroded.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear jacking point corroded.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

signs of exhaust fouling o/s/r drive shaft at times.

Pass 10 Mar 2016 113,806 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Body has slight corrosion center box section (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel foot operated parking brake (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 113,799 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre box section holed (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Body has slight corrosion center box section (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel foot operated parking brake (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 106,038 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 106,038 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 95,939 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 86,739 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 76,525 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 66,386 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 57,170 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 57,170 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 49,870 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 41,867 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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RF54 OPU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 RF54 OPU, 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 OPU registered?

RF54 OPU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 February 2005.

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