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RL54 AXD

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

175,548 mi
Last recorded175,548 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL54 AXD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2024 175,548 miles

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

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

wheel arches corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2023 171,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Aug 2022 164,468 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 154,375 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 141,641 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 126,387 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 111,534 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 111,530 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 105,585 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 104,544 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 103,618 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 102,843 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 101,387 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 99,460 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 118,070 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 90,712 miles

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

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

column combination switch insecure

Pass 13 Jan 2009 71,873 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 71,873 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 54,373 miles

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

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

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

n/s door mirror cracked

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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RL54 AXD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 RL54 AXD, 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 RL54 AXD registered?

RL54 AXD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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