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RN54 VDG

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

340,377 mi
Last recorded340,377 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN54 VDG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 340,377 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 336,088 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 327,235 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 316,269 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 316,269 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 304,072 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 304,072 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 293,073 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 293,070 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 246,915 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

nearside front tyre runs very close to lower wishbone on lock

nearside rear light lens cracked

Fail 31 Jan 2012 246,908 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

engine management light on

nearside front tyre runs very close to lower wishbone on lock

nearside rear light lens cracked

Pass 13 Jan 2011 192,745 miles

both front flexi hoses perished

front center seat belt buckel cowling damaged

front pads low

rear pads low

Fail 11 Jan 2011 192,742 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

both front flexi hoses perished

front center seat belt buckel cowling damaged

front pads low

rear pads low

Pass 4 Feb 2009 115,869 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 79,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

all tyres scuffed

Fail 18 Jan 2008 79,207 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

all tyres scuffed

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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RN54 VDG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RN54 VDG, 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 RN54 VDG registered?

RN54 VDG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 January 2005.

Is RN54 VDG safe to buy?

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