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RJ55 YXD

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

149,142 mi
Last recorded149,142 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2019 149,142 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2019 149,142 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 133,375 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 102,710 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 102,710 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 98,953 miles

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

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Sep 2015 87,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 28 Aug 2014 76,802 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 76,802 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 69,564 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 69,564 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 62,626 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 62,626 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake warning light on

Pass 27 Sep 2011 53,050 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 53,050 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 23 Sep 2010 46,073 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 46,073 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 37,147 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 29,386 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 YXD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YXD, 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 YXD registered?

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

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The MOT history for RJ55 YXD shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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