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RX55 ULR

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

288,457 mi
Last recorded288,457 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 ULR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 288,457 miles

offside rear brake binding (slightly)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 288,457 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on brake pipe clip above nearside front lower suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

offside rear brake binding (slightly)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 283,994 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

auxillary drive belt in poor condition

front and rear brake pads 70-80% worn

Pass 11 Jan 2014 273,679 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 232,365 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 188,932 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 152,293 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 118,184 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 84,517 miles

parking brake travel high

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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RX55 ULR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RX55 ULR, 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 RX55 ULR registered?

RX55 ULR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 December 2005.

Is RX55 ULR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX55 ULR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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