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RK05 PBX

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

164,418 mi
Last recorded164,418 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 164,418 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion to front, rear and sliding doors

Surface corrosion to inner and outer sills

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 161,667 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded metal pipes rusted (2.3.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' low level crack in screen (8.3.1a)

no spare wheel fitted

o/s/f brake pads wearing more than n/s/f

some rusting to underside rear and jacking points

Fail 15 Nov 2017 161,667 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s/f (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded metal pipes rusted (2.3.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' low level crack in screen (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s/f (8.2.2)

no spare wheel fitted

o/s/f brake pads wearing more than n/s/f

some rusting to underside rear and jacking points

Pass 25 Nov 2016 157,454 miles

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

Power steering pipes corroded.

Fail 17 Nov 2016 157,377 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering pipes corroded.

Pass 24 Nov 2015 154,336 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 154,336 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Hand operated control valve damaged (3.2.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 147,206 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 147,206 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 141,448 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 141,448 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 13,162 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 13,162 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 108,388 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 108,388 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2010 92,614 miles

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 May 2010 92,614 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2009 76,176 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 62,135 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 PBX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 PBX, 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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RK05 PBX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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