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RN54 WCK

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

103,809 mi
Last recorded103,809 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2026 103,809 miles

Body corrosion but not excessive & vehicle undersealed

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s - both also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2025 101,291 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside + Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65R16C (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Nearside + Offside (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 101,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside + Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65R16C (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Nearside + Offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 99,256 miles

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

brake pad wear light on

Pass 13 Dec 2023 96,120 miles

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

brake wear indicator light on

Fail 5 Dec 2023 96,118 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

brake wear indicator light on

Pass 13 Dec 2022 93,134 miles

Brake pad warning light on

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 6 Dec 2021 90,084 miles

Front direction indicator switch loose on column

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside centre of inner sill corroded and holed

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

brake pad warning light on

Fail 26 Nov 2021 90,070 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort recorded (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front direction indicator switch loose on column

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside centre of inner sill corroded and holed

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

brake pad warning light on

Pass 30 Nov 2020 87,178 miles

Front direction indicator switch loose on column

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre on inner tread

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

brake pad warning light on

Fail 30 Nov 2020 87,178 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up screenwash reservoir (3.5 (a))

Front direction indicator switch loose on column

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre on inner tread

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

brake pad warning light on

Pass 6 Dec 2019 84,966 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 6 Dec 2019 84,966 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Dec 2018 82,539 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

indicator stalk insecure

Fail 7 Dec 2018 82,539 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

indicator stalk insecure

Pass 14 Dec 2017 79,669 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Dec 2017 79,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 76,429 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 76,390 miles

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror head (6.1.C.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

advisory nail in o/s rear tyre

Pass 16 Dec 2015 73,360 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advisory wiper switch loose in cab

Fail 16 Dec 2015 73,360 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advisory wiper switch loose in cab

Pass 16 Dec 2014 70,014 miles

Play front anti roll bar inner d-bushes

Fail 6 Dec 2014 69,984 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both rear tyres perished

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 65,934 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013 65,934 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 60,242 miles

Tow bar ball not fitted at time of test

Fail 6 Dec 2012 60,242 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Tow bar ball not fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Jan 2012 53,799 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 53,799 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 47,989 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 42,026 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Jan 2010 42,023 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 36,173 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 31,960 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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RN54 WCK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 WCK, 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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RN54 WCK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 January 2005.

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