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RJ55 YXH

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

199,757 mi
Last recorded199,757 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2012
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2012 199,757 miles

o/s/f seatbelt buckle plastic cover missing

Fail 5 Nov 2012 199,757 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

o/s/f seatbelt buckle plastic cover missing

o/s/r tyre tread bald on inner edge

Fail 3 Nov 2011 175,835 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 175,835 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 149,838 miles

front number plate slightly cracked

osf seat belt stalk cover missing

osr lamp lens cracked

Fail 13 Nov 2010 149,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front number plate slightly cracked

osf seat belt stalk cover missing

osr lamp lens cracked

Pass 2 Nov 2009 129,716 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 115,055 miles

Damage all over outer body of vehicle

Front brake pads getting low!!

Front wipers smearing very badly when tested and need replacing

Fail 24 Nov 2008 115,022 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Damage all over outer body of vehicle

Front brake pads getting low!!

Front wipers smearing very badly when tested and need replacing

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 YXH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YXH, 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 YXH registered?

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

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The MOT history for RJ55 YXH shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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