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RF55 MVZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

239,196 mi
Last recorded239,196 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 MVZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 239,196 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 232,430 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 216,617 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 194,302 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 174,321 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 162,637 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 162,637 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 162,545 miles

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall - 205/65R16C (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 156,185 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 156,173 miles

Central Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall - 205/65R16C (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both rear tyres WORN HEAVY on edges but tread not cut as deep

Pass 5 Mar 2019 146,466 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 146,466 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 134,048 miles

Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test middle row ()

Fail 13 Mar 2018 134,048 miles

Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test middle row ()

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 133,994 miles

Nearside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing middle row seat back wont secure (5.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 123,379 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x4 ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 122,232 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure abs wiring (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner wheel arch insecure (4.1.D.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x4 ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Mar 2016 111,947 miles

Centre Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Speedometer dial glass slightly damaged (6.7.2)

nearside & offside rear rear & offside & centre rear child seats fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2015 104,370 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 100,841 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 99,630 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2013 99,629 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 94,466 miles

front pads getting low

hand brake travel high

n/s/f outer sill damaged

Fail 28 Sep 2012 94,466 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front pads getting low

hand brake travel high

n/s/f outer sill damaged

Pass 30 Sep 2011 86,979 miles

centre seat belt buckle case missing but still functioning

n/s/ sliding door damaged

six child seats fitted

slight oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2011 86,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

centre seat belt buckle case missing but still functioning

n/s/ sliding door damaged

rear shock absorsbers soft on limit may be cause of broken spring needs attention

six child seats fitted

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2010 81,741 miles

Could not check any of the rear seat belts due to baby seats fitted

Hand brake has alot of travel

N/s/f anti roll bar end link has play

N/s/r tyre worn on inner edge close to limit

O/s/r tyre worn on inner edge close to limit, needs attention

Fail 6 Oct 2010 81,741 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Could not check any of the rear seat belts due to baby seats fitted

Hand brake has alot of travel

N/s/f anti roll bar end link has play

N/s/r tyre worn on inner edge close to limit

O/s/r tyre worn on inner edge close to limit, needs attention

Pass 15 Sep 2009 73,383 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 65,053 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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RF55 MVZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 MVZ, 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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RF55 MVZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 October 2005.

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