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RX05 SWO

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

64,301 mi
Last recorded64,301 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 SWO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 64,301 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 64,301 miles

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

offside lower reverse lamp not working

Pass 11 Jul 2017 27,438 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 24,277 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 23,047 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 20,857 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 18,544 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 18,535 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

cut to osr tyre tread

Pass 11 Jul 2012 17,330 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 14,371 miles

Offside rear seat belt anchor cover missing.

Pass 28 Jun 2010 13,368 miles

seat buckle cover broken

Fail 28 Jun 2010 13,368 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

seat buckle cover broken

Pass 10 Jul 2009 11,429 miles

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 2 Jul 2008 9,227 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 8,064 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 5,770 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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RX05 SWO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RX05 SWO, 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 RX05 SWO registered?

RX05 SWO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 June 2005.

Is RX05 SWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX05 SWO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RX05 SWO have outstanding finance?

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