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RK05 PGV

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

311,785 mi
Last recorded311,785 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 311,785 miles

brake pipes corroding

handbrake release lever broken, still functional

rear outer swatbelt clasps missing - rear seat removed to pass

Fail 10 Oct 2016 311,785 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipes corroding

handbrake release lever broken, still functional

rear outer swatbelt clasps missing - rear seat removed to pass

Pass 12 Oct 2015 300,123 miles

centre exhaust blowing

corrosion:- exhaust

nearside rear indicator bulb fading colour

nearside rear sliding & back doors outer handles :- operation poor

parking brake release handle broken but functional

parking brake travel

rear numberplate lights dim

rear outer seatbelt claps difficult to access

Pass 30 Sep 2014 283,016 miles

windscreen cracked but not effecting the drivers veiw of the road

Fail 30 Sep 2014 283,003 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

windscreen cracked but not effecting the drivers veiw of the road

Pass 27 Aug 2013 262,608 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 262,608 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 237,376 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 210,102 miles

nearside front and offside front discs are worn

Fail 8 Mar 2011 210,102 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

nearside front and offside front discs are worn

nearside rear and offside rear discs are worn

Pass 24 Mar 2010 179,328 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 141,792 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 141,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

streeing u.j joint is worn slightly

Pass 28 Mar 2008 107,258 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 PGV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PGV, 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 PGV registered?

RK05 PGV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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