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RK05 PDO

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

204,069 mi
Last recorded204,069 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 PDO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,098cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 204,069 miles

All inner and outer arches corroded

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Chassis/subframes corroded

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Inner and outer sills corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody corroded

Pass 10 May 2025 149,111 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Chassis/subframes corroded

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Inner and outer sills corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody corroded

Pass 22 May 2024 114,190 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

under body covered in underseal

Fail 28 Feb 2024 114,114 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 113,049 miles

slight oil leak

underbody corrosion

Pass 10 May 2019 111,177 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion all under vehicle

Fail 3 May 2019 111,177 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer and inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion all under vehicle

Pass 18 May 2018 107,906 miles

Corrosion on fuel pipes

Corrosion under vehicle and at bottom off offside rear door

Engine oil leak

Fail 10 May 2018 107,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release First row (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Out rigger near chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Out rigger near chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

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

Corrosion on fuel pipes

Corrosion under vehicle and at bottom off offside rear door

Engine oil leak

Pass 19 May 2017 103,276 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle and outersills

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2.59 MM (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 May 2017 103,274 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside outer-rigger, as per marked (5.2.6)

front brake application uneven Offside front service/foot brake application/effort slow (3.7.B.2)

Corrosion to underside of vehicle and outersills

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2.59 MM (4.1.E.1)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 May 2016 98,335 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 98,335 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 87,369 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 87,366 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 74,863 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 74,855 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 62,888 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 62,888 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 58,859 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 58,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 52,084 miles

brake warning light on

Pass 13 Apr 2010 42,711 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 42,711 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 34,934 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 27,584 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 9,031 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 PDO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,098cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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

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