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RJ55 LMY

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

241,299 mi
Last recorded241,299 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 LMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2014 241,299 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 241,299 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 213,111 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jan 2012 191,080 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pad warning on

exhaust to turbo clamp missing/slight blow

front discs very worn

nearside headlamp pattern poor/lens misted/wet

offside mirror glass cracked

offside reflectors poor/damaged

oil leak from bottom intercooler pipe

wipers poor

Pass 11 Jan 2012 191,080 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pad warning on

exhaust to turbo clamp missing/slight blow

front discs very worn

nearside headlamp pattern poor/lens misted/wet

offside mirror glass cracked

offside reflectors poor/damaged

oil leak from bottom intercooler pipe

wipers poor

Pass 10 Jan 2011 157,008 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pad warning light on

exhaust clamp missing turbo to downpipe

exhaust silencer rattling

Fail 10 Jan 2011 157,008 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pad warning light on

exhaust clamp missing turbo to downpipe

exhaust silencer rattling

Pass 1 Oct 2010 150,322 miles

NSR LIGHT LENS IS HOLDED AND BROKEN

REAR OUTER BRAKE PADS ARE WORN NEAR TEST MIN

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Oct 2010 150,322 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

NSR LIGHT LENS IS HOLDED AND BROKEN

REAR OUTER BRAKE PADS ARE WORN NEAR TEST MIN

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 125,557 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 101,054 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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RJ55 LMY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LMY, 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 LMY registered?

RJ55 LMY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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