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RJ55 LMK

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

154,722 mi
Last recorded154,722 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 LMK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 154,722 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Sills corroding

Fail 26 Nov 2019 154,722 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Sills corroding

Pass 2 Nov 2018 148,135 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

chassis+sills+floor+body corroding

front brake hoses wearing

front brake pads getting low

long handbrake travel just met minimum effort

oil leaks

Fail 2 Nov 2018 148,135 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

chassis+sills+floor+body corroding

front brake hoses wearing

front brake pads getting low

long handbrake travel just met minimum effort

oil leaks

Pass 27 Oct 2017 138,881 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt link rod (2.4.G.2)

bodywork corroding,brake back plates corroded,both front tyres wearing on edges perishing

long handbrake travel,handbrake effort getting low

Pass 3 Oct 2016 127,176 miles

front brake hoses wearing

long handbrake travel, only just met minimum effort

Fail 1 Oct 2016 127,176 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake hoses wearing

long handbrake travel, only just met minimum effort

Pass 7 Oct 2015 112,692 miles

handbrake effort getting low

nearside front+both rear tyres wearing on edges,brake hoses wearing

Fail 7 Oct 2015 112,692 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

handbrake effort getting low

nearside front+both rear tyres wearing on edges,brake hoses wearing

Pass 4 Oct 2014 106,570 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 23 Aug 2013 93,330 miles

nearside front tyre both edges wearing

Fail 22 Aug 2013 93,330 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre both edges wearing

rear tail corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2012 91,882 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 83,213 miles

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 24 Aug 2010 66,612 miles

rear brake discs rusty and worn.

Pass 24 Aug 2009 61,512 miles

both diff drive shaft oil seals leaking.

nearside rear outter wheel rim damaged.

Pass 1 Sep 2008 43,257 miles

both diff drive shaft oil seals leaking.

nearside rear outter wheel rim 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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RJ55 LMK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RJ55 LMK, 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 RJ55 LMK registered?

RJ55 LMK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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