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RV55 XAE

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

165,620 mi
Last recorded165,620 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 165,620 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all around front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 154,885 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 143,088 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 143,088 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both sides (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 130,089 miles

Headlights discoloured

N/s mirror damaged

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Front & rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/s&o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 130,089 miles

Headlights discoloured

N/s mirror damaged

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Front & rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/s&o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 116,139 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s&o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s&o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 116,134 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s&o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s&o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 109,112 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2018 106,163 miles

Nearside wing mirror does not provide adequate view to the rear

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Slight play in offside front anti-roll bar linkage

Fail 22 May 2018 106,163 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside wing mirror does not provide adequate view to the rear

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Slight play in offside front anti-roll bar linkage

Pass 28 Oct 2016 98,778 miles

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

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

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

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

general corrosion

Fail 25 Oct 2016 98,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 both (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

general corrosion

Pass 22 Oct 2015 90,217 miles

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

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

general corrosion

Fail 21 Oct 2015 90,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

general corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2014 77,006 miles

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

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

brake pad warning light on in dicating a fault

Pass 20 Aug 2013 66,837 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 66,837 miles

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

Slight play in o/s and n/s front antiroll bar drop links

Pass 20 Aug 2012 57,702 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 52,490 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 49,519 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 41,811 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 32,474 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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RV55 XAE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XAE, 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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RV55 XAE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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