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RJ55 OJB

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

205,722 mi
Last recorded205,722 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 OJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 205,722 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 205,722 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 200,146 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 196,106 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 193,518 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 193,517 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Dec 2019 185,473 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 182,829 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 180,650 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 178,141 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 173,573 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 173,573 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 168,679 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 164,296 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Dec 2013 164,286 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2012 153,351 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 140,436 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 129,206 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 116,913 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 116,826 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 OJB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 RJ55 OJB, 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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RJ55 OJB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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