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RV55 RZF

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

237,212 mi
Last recorded237,212 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 RZF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 237,212 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sil

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 234,789 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 210,483 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 187,313 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 187,313 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 174,499 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 174,499 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 156,051 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicator lights (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both headlamp lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear row seats not fitted when tested

Fail 12 Oct 2016 156,051 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicator lights (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both headlamp lens (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Rear row seats not fitted when tested

Pass 13 Oct 2015 142,595 miles

steering rack inner joints play

Pass 15 Oct 2014 127,913 miles

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

bonnet release handle broken

rear brake pads appear low

Fail 9 Oct 2014 127,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

bonnet release handle broken

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 9 Oct 2013 106,420 miles

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

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

cebtre stop light disconnected

Pass 10 Oct 2012 92,169 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2012 92,125 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

bonnet release cable deteriorated

rear exhaust pipe deteriorated

Fail 13 Oct 2011 79,140 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 79,140 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 65,365 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 65,365 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 52,943 miles

advise wear all brake discs

Pass 9 Oct 2008 50,660 miles

wear front disc

Fail 8 Oct 2008 50,660 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

wear front disc

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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RV55 RZF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RV55 RZF, 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 RV55 RZF registered?

RV55 RZF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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