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RN05 RNV

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

185,513 mi
Last recorded185,513 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2012
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2012 185,513 miles

Drivers door check strap broken.

Pass 1 Aug 2011 151,822 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 151,316 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

N/S door mirror damaged.

Pass 20 Jul 2010 132,863 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2009 117,763 miles

Brake pad warning lamp illuminated on dashboard

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear tyres wearing low

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 117,763 miles

Brake pad warning lamp illuminated on dashboard

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres wearing low

Pass 31 Jul 2008 88,531 miles

Rear brake pads wearing low

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 RNV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RNV, 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 RNV registered?

RN05 RNV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 August 2005.

Is RN05 RNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN05 RNV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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