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RK05 OFL

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

124,058 mi
Last recorded124,058 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 OFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2019 124,058 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 122,952 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2018 113,970 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 113,970 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2017 112,321 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Deteriorated, cloudy (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Deteriorated, cloudy, crazed (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Light unit has slight damage

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 112,082 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view Driver's door mirror (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Deteriorated, cloudy (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Deteriorated, cloudy, crazed (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Light unit has slight damage

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 106,968 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 101,344 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front bumper lose

front tyers worn on edges

window wipers scraping on screen

Pass 20 Aug 2013 92,184 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 92,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 84,622 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 75,961 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 66,502 miles

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

rear brake discs slightly scored

Fail 13 Jul 2010 66,502 miles

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

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

rear brake discs slightly scored

Pass 18 Apr 2009 52,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2008 43,365 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 43,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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RK05 OFL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RK05 OFL, 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 RK05 OFL registered?

RK05 OFL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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