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RK05 OFV

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 OFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018
Pass 12 Jul 2017
Fail 11 Jul 2017

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jun 2016

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis outriger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis outriger (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 218,245 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 210,619 miles

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

n/s/f tyre bauld on outer edge and near to legal limit

Pass 2 Jul 2013 203,733 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 194,775 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 194,775 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 7 Jul 2011 186,853 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight movement in o/s/f wheel

Pass 7 Jul 2011 186,853 miles

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

slight movement in o/s/f wheel

Pass 11 Mar 2010 159,944 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 159,942 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

brake imbalance rear brakes

brake warning lamp illuminated on dash

nearside rear brake disc & brake pads overheated

Pass 27 Mar 2009 123,308 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 91,906 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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RK05 OFV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 RK05 OFV, 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 OFV registered?

RK05 OFV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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