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RJI 5501

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

84,673 mi
Last recorded84,673 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJI 5501
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 84,673 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 81,830 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 79,014 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 77,839 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 76,133 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 75,513 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 75,484 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 73,605 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 71,702 miles

Nearside Front tyre showing signs of deterioration

Nearside Rear tyre showing signs of deterioration

Offside Front tyre showing signs of deterioration

Offside Rear tyre showing signs of deterioration

Fail 1 May 2018 71,702 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front tyre showing signs of deterioration

Nearside Rear tyre showing signs of deterioration

Offside Front tyre showing signs of deterioration

Offside Rear tyre showing signs of deterioration

Pass 4 Nov 2016 68,017 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 63,112 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 57,503 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 52,680 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 47,573 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 41,498 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 32,982 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 23,788 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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RJI 5501 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 121,092 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 RJI 5501, 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 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RJI 5501 registered?

RJI 5501 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 November 2006.

Is RJI 5501 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJI 5501 shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RJI 5501 have outstanding finance?

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