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RY05 EPF

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,821 mi
Last recorded178,821 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 EPF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 178,821 miles

Corrosion throughout underbody

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jul 2018 159,201 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 145,713 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 145,532 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 136,296 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed front flexi brake pipe (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear tyre cracking on the shoulder

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

Fail 18 Jun 2016 136,601 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid section (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 127,385 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 127,384 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 119,238 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2013 109,149 miles

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

front brake discs lipped

front non plate cracked

til pipe exhaused corroded

Pass 24 May 2012 93,019 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 83,316 miles
Fail 19 May 2011

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 73,960 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2009 62,427 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 45,730 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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RY05 EPF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RY05 EPF, 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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RY05 EPF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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