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RJ55 YWW

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,767 mi
Last recorded144,767 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 144,767 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2025 137,874 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 134,949 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 132,032 miles

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

accident damage to both rear doors

Pass 9 Mar 2022 126,967 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 118,919 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 118,915 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 180,636 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 107,239 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 101,506 miles

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

Offside Front caliper slightly sweaty at piston seals

Fail 10 Oct 2017 101,506 miles

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

Offside Front caliper slightly sweaty at piston seals

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 96,374 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

both rear tyres deteriorating

both rear tyres wearing low

Fail 5 Oct 2016 96,230 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

both rear tyres deteriorating

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 6 Oct 2015 89,395 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

nsf tyre worn on both edges

Fail 30 Sep 2015 89,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

nsf tyre worn on both edges

Pass 6 Oct 2014 83,136 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 75,284 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2012 67,625 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre cut but not to cords

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2012 67,625 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear tyre cut but not to cords

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2011 61,073 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 52,470 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 29 Sep 2009 45,750 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 45,750 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 37,101 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 YWW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YWW, 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 YWW registered?

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

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