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RN55 ZUC

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

165,723 mi
Last recorded165,723 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN55 ZUC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 165,723 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 165,718 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 157,853 miles

Both head lamp beam patterns poor.

Glow plug warning light on.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 157,853 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps All lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Both head lamp beam patterns poor.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 157,838 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested no beam pattern on both side. (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side front cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 156,316 miles

Both front brake discs corroded.

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 156,316 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Foot / hand brake. (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Broken. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested No beam pattern (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested No beam pattern. (4.1.2 (b))

Both front brake discs corroded.

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 155,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and outer edge badly worn. (5.2.3 (e))

O/S/F Front brake pipe slightly corroded.

Fail 8 Dec 2022 155,144 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Hole in tail pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested No beam pattern. (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested No beam pattern (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and outer edge badly worn. (5.2.3 (e))

O/S/F Front brake pipe slightly corroded.

Pass 6 Dec 2021 147,298 miles

Offside Front Driver Seat Belt Buckle Cover Missing.

Offside Front Jacking Point Slightly Surface Corrosion.

Fail 3 Dec 2021 147,298 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver Seat Belt Buckle Cover Missing.

Offside Front Jacking Point Slightly Surface Corrosion.

Pass 30 Nov 2020 138,176 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear seat bele slow retraction.head light lense slightly poor condition.

Fail 27 Nov 2020 138,176 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear seat bele slow retraction.head light lense slightly poor condition.

Pass 6 Nov 2019 130,883 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both Sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 130,883 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Both Sides head light lenses faded.

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both Sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 117,758 miles

head light lenses deteriorated

Fail 8 Nov 2018 117,756 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

head light lenses deteriorated

Pass 3 Nov 2017 104,900 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 104,900 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 85,078 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 85,078 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2015 75,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

f/r/discs slightly poor condtion

Pass 14 Feb 2015 75,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

f/r/discs slightly poor condtion

Pass 14 Feb 2014 63,233 miles

wipers poor condition

Pass 20 Nov 2012 51,611 miles

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

n/s/outer tyre poor condition .n/s/wiper poor condition

Fail 18 Oct 2012 50,561 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

n/s/wiper poor condition

Pass 16 Nov 2011 39,992 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/f/n/s/r/tyre outer wall poor condition

Pass 6 Nov 2010 35,447 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 29,762 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 25,942 miles

off side mirror glass damaged

Fail 27 Oct 2008 25,942 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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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RN55 ZUC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 RN55 ZUC, 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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RN55 ZUC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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