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RJ05 HLX

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,731 mi
Last recorded165,731 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 HLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2018 165,731 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 152,156 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 141,622 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 141,622 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 130,152 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 118,488 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 106,614 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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 9 May 2012 95,002 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 95,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 163,009 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 163,009 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 142,621 miles

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

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 17 Mar 2010 118,414 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 95,571 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 68,757 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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RJ05 HLX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RJ05 HLX, 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 RJ05 HLX registered?

RJ05 HLX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is RJ05 HLX safe to buy?

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