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RJ55 PHZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

139,794 mi
Last recorded139,794 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2011
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2011 139,794 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside front tyre has slight cut in outter wall not reaching ply cords

Pass 22 Nov 2011 139,794 miles

nearside front tyre has slight cut in outter wall not reaching ply cords

Pass 11 Nov 2010 117,684 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 108,337 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 108,326 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 94,859 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 94,856 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 PHZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PHZ, 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 PHZ registered?

RJ55 PHZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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The MOT history for RJ55 PHZ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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