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RJ05 NLC

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

125,899 mi
Last recorded125,899 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 NLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 125,899 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 111,553 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 111,553 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 101,364 miles

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

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

no seats fitted to rear of vehicle

Pass 6 Sep 2019 86,687 miles

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 86,687 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 67,577 miles

Front disc pads more than 50% worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre & rear exhaust sections corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 57,465 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 57,465 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Main silencer & Tail pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 47,904 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 47,904 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 May 2015 47,806 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 47,542 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 44,147 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 41,228 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 38,672 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 36,522 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 35,012 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 33,825 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 NLC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RJ05 NLC, 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 NLC registered?

RJ05 NLC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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The MOT history for RJ05 NLC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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