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RL54 TNO

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

158,994 mi
Last recorded158,994 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL54 TNO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 158,994 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end play (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 149,640 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 137,685 miles

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

advise : rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 9 May 2019 137,685 miles

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

advise : rear brakes slightly binding

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 31 May 2018 130,461 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 121,376 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 121,376 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 111,101 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 111,101 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 May 2015 106,793 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2015 106,793 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 101,892 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 92,201 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 92,201 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 89,810 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2013 89,810 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 83,485 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 74,763 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 74,763 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 65,175 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 58,395 miles

Strongly adv, o/s/f tyre on 1.6mm tread depth and worn inside and outside tread, Tracking check, Full brake inspection, Engine oil level low.

Pass 19 Feb 2008 50,582 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 50,582 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 TNO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 RL54 TNO, 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 TNO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 February 2005.

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