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RJ05 UWZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Maroon Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

63,553 mi
Last recorded63,553 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 UWZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2020 63,553 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 60,790 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 60,790 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 58,189 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 55,177 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 55,161 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 May 2016 50,799 miles

Offside Rear tyre has 2 nails in it

Pass 15 May 2015 46,270 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 41,050 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 19 May 2014 41,050 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

brake pad warning light on indicating a fault

Pass 19 Apr 2013 37,086 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

brake pad wear warning light on

Pass 14 May 2012 34,207 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

brake warning light on

Pass 11 May 2011 30,125 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 25,193 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 23,536 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 30,532 miles

footbrake travel long

Fail 6 May 2008 30,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

footbrake travel long

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 UWZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Maroon with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UWZ, 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 UWZ registered?

RJ05 UWZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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The MOT history for RJ05 UWZ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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