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RK05 PJO

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

44,475 mi
Last recorded44,475 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 PJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 44,475 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 43,996 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 43,241 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2024 43,239 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2023 42,580 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 42,081 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 42,080 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 41,337 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 41,621 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2020 41,621 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 40,236 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 39,690 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 39,252 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 39,252 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 39,213 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 38,364 miles

Front bumper insecure

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s wiper smearing slightly

Fail 26 Feb 2014 38,364 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front bumper insecure

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s wiper smearing slightly

Pass 1 Mar 2013 36,691 miles

Front bumper insecure

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

some passengers seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Mar 2012 34,460 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Mar 2011 31,553 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 31,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 27,661 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 27,661 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Fail 12 May 2009 23,787 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2009 23,787 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 20,919 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 PJO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PJO, 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 PJO registered?

RK05 PJO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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The MOT history for RK05 PJO shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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