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RL05 XZR

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL05 XZR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Sep 2023

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2022

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front jacking points corroding

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside outter & inner sill corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front jacking points corroding

Offside outter & inner sill corroded

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

vehicle body has corrosion & damage all round

Pass 29 Sep 2021 139,177 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive near side of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing / cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre screw / in tread area ()

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing / cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking / perishing especially on side wall to bead areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre tread area ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre in tread area ()

Fail 20 Sep 2021

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive near side of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing / cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre screw / in tread area ()

Offside Front Lower Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Drivers lower door panel damaged due to corroded holes, leaving several sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing / cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking / perishing especially on side wall to bead areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre tread area ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre in tread area ()

Pass 19 Aug 2020

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing / ageing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing / ageing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 19 Aug 2020

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing / ageing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing / ageing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2019
Fail 28 Aug 2019

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from ABS valve block to flexi hose (to caliper) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Drivers door - edges corroded/damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 125,390 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front door check strap broken

Fail 30 Aug 2018 125,390 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front door check strap broken

Pass 31 Aug 2017 119,287 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi caliper hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 119,287 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush mounting to lower ball joint insecure (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi caliper hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 113,534 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 113,381 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Door handle missing (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 107,285 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 31 Jul 2015 107,267 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 100,981 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 87,593 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 77,818 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 69,997 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 59,954 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 47,964 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jun 2008 37,033 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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RL05 XZR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RL05 XZR, 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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RL05 XZR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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