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RY55 HYB

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,706 mi
Last recorded137,706 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 HYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2024 137,706 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 136,091 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 134,406 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 134,406 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 133,010 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front inner sills and jacking area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

both headlamps slightly deteriorated

brake and suspension components slightly corroded

wipers slightly worn / deteriorated

Pass 17 Feb 2020 132,225 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both headlamps slightly deteriorated

front and rear brake and suspension components and inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2019 131,163 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front headlamps deteriorated

front and rear suspension components corroded

oil leak

sills corroded

tested in wet weather

Pass 15 Jan 2018 130,729 miles

headlamps slightly deteriorated

minor oil leak

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Feb 2017 127,439 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 16 Feb 2016 120,890 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 113,281 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 105,096 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 96,415 miles

centre to rear exhaust joint deteriorating

damage in swept area of windscreen

offside front brake hose deteriorating

Fail 28 Dec 2012 96,413 miles

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

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

centre to rear exhaust joint deteriorating

damage in swept area of windscreen

offside front brake hose deterioreating

Pass 29 Dec 2011 86,825 miles

front number plate damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front drop link top ball joint gaitors split

nearside rear light cluster damaged

Fail 20 Dec 2011 86,823 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front drop link top ball joint gaitors split

front number plate damaged

nearside rear light cluster damaged

Pass 13 Dec 2010 76,993 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has cut in side wall

Fail 16 Dec 2009 63,463 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 63,463 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 51,381 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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RY55 HYB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RY55 HYB, 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 RY55 HYB registered?

RY55 HYB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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