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RF55 LCW

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,009 mi
Last recorded115,009 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 LCW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 115,009 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Going to nearside rear flexi and both front flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both near side and offside floors around jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear floors around jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 102,700 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 102,697 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both sides (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 101,929 miles

Covers Fitted On Sills and arches (Inner & Outer) & Heavy Underseal

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

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

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

Pass 26 Nov 2020 101,248 miles

coil light flashing intermitently

Fail 26 Nov 2020 101,248 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

coil light flashing intermitently

Pass 15 Nov 2019 84,956 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all 4 jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 79,311 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 79,303 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2017 79,192 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 79,192 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside passenger door does not latch securely closed sliding door (6.2.B.1a)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Wiper blades smear slightly

Pass 30 Dec 2015 76,770 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 76,769 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 72,553 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 67,461 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge.

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge.

Fail 8 Oct 2013 67,461 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge.

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge.

Pass 5 Nov 2012 63,262 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 63,262 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Both front and rear number plates not showing postcode or makers name.

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 54,365 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 54,365 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 44,176 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 33,728 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 31,273 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2008 31,273 miles

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

Offside 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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RF55 LCW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RF55 LCW, 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 RF55 LCW registered?

RF55 LCW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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