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RF55 ZFW

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

171,213 mi
Last recorded171,213 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 ZFW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 171,213 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 156,700 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 156,700 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 144,630 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 129,351 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 113,751 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Mar 2013 97,698 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 97,698 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 82,180 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 71,534 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 58,898 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 46,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 46,144 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 ZFW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZFW, 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 ZFW registered?

RF55 ZFW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 October 2005.

Is RF55 ZFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF55 ZFW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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