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RN05 ZYZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

176,330 mi
Last recorded176,330 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2011
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN05 ZYZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2011 176,330 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 176,328 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 15 Feb 2011 176,253 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 174,120 miles

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

front top mount bearings rough at lock to lock

rear brake discs heavyly pitted

Fail 19 Aug 2010 174,112 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

front top mount bearings rough at lock to lock

rear brake discs heavyly pitted

Pass 21 Aug 2009 154,057 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pad warning light on

slight damage to nearside rear light lense

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 ZYZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RN05 ZYZ, 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 ZYZ registered?

RN05 ZYZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 August 2005.

Is RN05 ZYZ safe to buy?

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