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RL54 GUJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

313,682 mi
Last recorded313,682 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL54 GUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 313,682 miles

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

vehicle body corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2024 308,381 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 304,129 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 297,257 miles

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

general under side corrosion

Pass 17 Dec 2019 266,927 miles

Both front brake hoses split cracked and perishing

Front brake discs pitted worn and scored

Offside rear indicator bulb fading to white

Offside rear parking brake performance poor

Offside wing repeater bulb fading to white

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear brake discs wearing low

Wiper blades smearing windscreen

Pass 12 Dec 2018 238,152 miles

Central Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 211,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak engine

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 186,701 miles

o/s/r seat belt stalk shroud missing but operational

oil leak

slight corrosion to underside

Fail 14 Dec 2016 186,701 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r seat belt stalk shroud missing but operational

oil leak

slight corrosion to underside

Pass 15 Dec 2015 164,069 miles

engine covers

oil leak

slight corrosion to underside

Fail 10 Dec 2015 163,828 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

engine covers

oil leak

slight corrosion to underside

Pass 19 Dec 2014 145,067 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine light on

o/s/f tyre valve perrished

Pass 21 Jan 2013 137,070 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

All brake discs in slight poor condition

Both front brake flexi hoses pereshed

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Various small chips in windscreen

Pass 18 Jan 2012 114,616 miles

Both front indicators slightly discoloured

Nearside front tyre worn low

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn low

Slight oil dampness on engine

Tail pipe deteriorated

Pass 13 Jan 2011 88,797 miles

both front indicaters slightly disscoloured

crack in nearside rear light unit

high level brake light missing

nearside front anti role bar drop link upper ball joint gater split

small chip in windscreen

Pass 21 Jan 2010 67,145 miles

Both rear indicators getting white

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f antii roll bar link slight play

Pass 21 Jan 2009 54,390 miles

rear brakes have some inballance still when applyed/front brakes have an inballance but it gets better with use/rack guater is not leaking but is in poor condition

Fail 20 Jan 2009 54,387 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 42,333 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 42,333 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 GUJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GUJ, 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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RL54 GUJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 January 2005.

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