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RJ55 YXG

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

269,921 mi
Last recorded269,921 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 269,921 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Dec 2015 269,921 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Nov 2014 247,165 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 247,165 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 240,215 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 240,215 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 227,202 miles

o/s/f flexy brake hose outer casing split and perished

Fail 6 Nov 2012 227,202 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s/f flexy brake hose outer casing split and perished

Pass 2 Nov 2011 197,380 miles

both front brake hose outer casings split and perished

condensation in n/s/f headamp not effecting beam pattern

exhaust rear section corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2011 197,380 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brake hose outer casings split and perished

condensation in n/s/f headamp not effecting beam pattern

exhaust rear section corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2010 181,110 miles

both outer sill panels dented

chip in windscreen

slight binding from both front brakes

Fail 11 Nov 2010 180,932 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both outer sill panels dented

chip in windscreen

slight binding from both front brakes

Pass 12 Nov 2009 162,008 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside rear shock is leaking

Park foot brake needs adjustment

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Stone chips to front screen

Pass 20 Nov 2008 145,494 miles

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

Combi light/ wiper switch is loose

Damage all over outer body of vehicle

Nearside rear tyre worn below limit on outer edge and damage to tyre

Fail 18 Nov 2008 145,345 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Combi light/ wiper switch is loose

Damage all over outer body of vehicle

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 YXG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 YXG, 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 YXG registered?

RJ55 YXG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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