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RK55 ZJO

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

115,100 mi
Last recorded115,100 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK55 ZJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 115,100 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2026 115,100 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 111,184 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge borderline (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 107,447 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 103,474 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill. holed, obscured by bottom of sliding door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced top of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 100,688 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 100,688 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 95,845 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 95,845 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 89,330 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 82,327 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 77,488 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 73,723 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 70,488 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 70,488 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 66,333 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 59,984 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Nov 2012 59,984 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Dec 2011 51,145 miles

parking brake near end of reserve travel

superficial damage to offside front tyre outer wall

Fail 9 Dec 2011 51,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

parking brake near end of reserve travel

superficial damage to offside front tyre outer wall

Pass 30 Dec 2010 42,820 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 35,592 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2008 25,196 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 25,196 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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RK55 ZJO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 RK55 ZJO, 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 RK55 ZJO registered?

RK55 ZJO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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