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RX05 SYC

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,105 mi
Last recorded49,105 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2019 49,105 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 45,890 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 27,628 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 27,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 20,118 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 20,115 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 19,330 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 18,325 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 17,901 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 13,694 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 12,231 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 11,149 miles

n/s/r seat belt buckle outer casing broken but still works

Pass 2 Oct 2009 9,704 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 8,034 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 5,800 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 3,904 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 SYC 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 87.5%.

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 SYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RX05 SYC?

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What year was RX05 SYC registered?

RX05 SYC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 July 2005.

Is RX05 SYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX05 SYC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RX05 SYC have outstanding finance?

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