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RJ55 VSG

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

225,506 mi
Last recorded225,506 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 225,506 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Chalked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Chalked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Chalked (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 225,491 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Chalked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Chalked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Chalked (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 225,429 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Lens broken allowing sharp edges

Pass 1 Oct 2022 213,642 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2022 213,642 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 202,394 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 202,390 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 189,837 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 189,689 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 171,848 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f-o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion around vehicle

Pass 23 Feb 2018 159,823 miles

Nearside Front mirror back broken

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front mirror back broken

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

bonnet cable adrift from pull handle

Fail 21 Feb 2018 159,816 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven foot brake (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front mirror back broken

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front mirror back broken

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily coroded (3.5.1i)

bonnet cable adrift from pull handle

Pass 21 Feb 2017 151,616 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 12 Dec 2015 141,428 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 129,250 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 124,345 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 115,336 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 109,249 miles

front number plate cracked

n/s/f tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Fail 20 Dec 2011 109,249 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate cracked

n/s/f tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Pass 16 Nov 2010 97,457 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front inner brake pads wearing thin?

Pass 4 Nov 2009 79,015 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 60,493 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 60,493 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

both rear tyres near wear indicators on centre of tread

engine oil level low

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 VSG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VSG, 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 VSG registered?

RJ55 VSG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 October 2005.

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The MOT history for RJ55 VSG shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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