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RF55 SCZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

218,789 mi
Last recorded218,789 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 218,789 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear ( by fuel tank ) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill / door step / jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central out rigger / sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 204,130 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

offside parking brake performance is lower than that on the other side

overall parking brake performance has only just passed at 17%

Pass 7 Jan 2022 189,354 miles

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

underside corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2021 185,463 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 171,672 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded marked yellow so you can identify it

Rear Both rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 25 Jan 2019 169,164 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 159,374 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both steel brake pipe slighty (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear steel brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 148,292 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 137,158 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2016 137,158 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both head lamps high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 134,362 miles

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

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2015 134,362 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2014 128,222 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 120,802 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 120,799 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

brake warning light is on

front brake discs are corroded and lipped

Fail 10 Jan 2013 120,778 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

nearside headlight very damp inside lens....

Pass 22 Aug 2012 118,288 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2011 102,508 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 79,616 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 51,720 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2009 51,720 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 47,696 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 7 Oct 2008 47,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

non obligatory mirror 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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RF55 SCZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RF55 SCZ, 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 SCZ registered?

RF55 SCZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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The MOT history for RF55 SCZ shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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