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RK05 PFU

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

203,081 mi
Last recorded203,081 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 203,081 miles

both front tyres worn close to the limit inner edge

front brake pads getting low

Pass 30 Mar 2017 179,720 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside and nearside front (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front and rear doors damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 179,717 miles

Electrical wiring insecure Loom over steering rack area (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Full of condensation (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect No beam pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside and nearside front (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front and rear doors damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 164,712 miles

Front brakes slight binding

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 153,213 miles

Both No. plate lights dim.

Both front sidelights dim.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake travel long

Rack gaiters twisted.

Pass 14 May 2013 140,082 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 132,582 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 123,588 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 110,147 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 110,147 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

brake warning light on

Pass 10 Mar 2009 94,949 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 94,946 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 72,819 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 PFU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 PFU, 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 PFU registered?

RK05 PFU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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