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RL55 OPS

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

626,261 mi
Last recorded626,261 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL55 OPS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 626,261 miles

brake pipes under bonnet corroded

nearside rear tyre worn

Pass 26 Oct 2015 618,137 miles

Both front flexible brake hoses perished

Both rear flexible brake hoses perished

Fail 22 Oct 2015 618,133 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Both front flexible brake hoses perished

Both rear flexible brake hoses perished

Pass 10 Jul 2014 607,759 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 607,756 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear exhaust mounting about to fail.

Pass 28 Jun 2013 577,467 miles

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

corrosion in both front metal brake pipes

corrosion in both rear metal brake pipes

Pass 6 Mar 2012 505,703 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 505,695 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 438,923 miles

All brake discs worn.

Slight front brake imbalance.

Pass 9 Dec 2009 343,231 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 343,229 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 267,441 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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RL55 OPS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 RL55 OPS, 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 RL55 OPS registered?

RL55 OPS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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The MOT history for RL55 OPS shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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