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RY05 XOX

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

175,290 mi
Last recorded175,290 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 XOX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 175,290 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR PIPES CORRODING (1.1.11 (c))

FRONT BUMPER HAS DAMAGE AND LOOSE

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement MOUNTING BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

HEADLAMPS DISCOLOURING

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated PERISHING (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated PERISHING (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material PIPE CORRODING (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear LIGHT UNIT HAS DAMAGE

PARKING BRAKE HAS TRAVEL

Fail 8 Aug 2025 175,290 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR PIPES CORRODING (1.1.11 (c))

FRONT BUMPER HAS DAMAGE AND LOOSE

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement MOUNTING BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

HEADLAMPS DISCOLOURING

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated PERISHING (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated PERISHING (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material PIPE CORRODING (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear LIGHT UNIT HAS DAMAGE

PARKING BRAKE HAS TRAVEL

Pass 19 Jul 2024 167,627 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 167,627 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTRE (6.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 164,647 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

CENTRE EXHAUST CORRODED AND HAS SLIGHT LEAK

HEADLAMPS DISCOLOURING

Indicator switch insecure STALK LOOSE (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear LIGHT UNIT DAMAGED

PARKING BRAKE HAS TRAVEL

Fail 22 May 2023 164,646 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

CENTRE EXHAUST CORRODED AND HAS SLIGHT LEAK

HEADLAMPS DISCOLOURING

Indicator switch insecure STALK LOOSE (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear LIGHT UNIT DAMAGED

PARKING BRAKE HAS TRAVEL

Pass 11 May 2022 158,444 miles

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 150,149 miles

CENTRE REAR SEAT BELT STALK COVER LOOSE

FRONT BRAKE HOSES PERISHING

HEADLAMPS DISCOLOURED

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

PARKING BRAKE HAS TRAVEL

WIPER/INDICATOR STALK LOOSE

Pass 14 Feb 2020 131,648 miles

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 126,030 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 126,030 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle brake warning light on (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 122,724 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 122,720 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2018 122,720 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2018 122,720 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 115,585 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 107,155 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 97,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs liped

front tyres wear to edges

Pass 2 Dec 2014 97,598 miles

front brake discs liped

front tyres wear to edges

Pass 2 Dec 2013 90,185 miles

front wiper blades poor condition

Fail 2 Dec 2013 90,185 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

front wiper blades poor condition

Pass 10 Nov 2012 83,113 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 83,113 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 75,303 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 75,303 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 10 Jan 2011 66,466 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 66,466 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 60,626 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 60,626 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 48,397 miles

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

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

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 XOX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XOX, 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 RY05 XOX registered?

RY05 XOX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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