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RN05 RNF

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,573 mi
Last recorded66,573 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN05 RNF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 66,573 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 66,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2025 66,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 65,620 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 64,666 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 64,630 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected White light showing (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 63,281 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 61,573 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 61,572 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 59,637 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 59,637 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 57,088 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 54,847 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 52,318 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 49,548 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 47,655 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 44,440 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 5 Dec 2013 44,437 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Nearside Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Dec 2012 41,029 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 35,017 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 29,399 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 29,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 23,943 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 19,022 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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RN05 RNF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RN05 RNF, 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 RN05 RNF registered?

RN05 RNF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 August 2005.

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