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RY55 NHV

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,464 mi
Last recorded177,464 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 NHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 177,464 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 172,361 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 167,492 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 164,402 miles

Cut in side wall of O/S/R tyre, but not down to cords

N/S/F Jacking pad missing

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 141,262 miles

both front rubber brake hoses are cracking

both number plates have slight contamination

minor stonechip damage to the windowscreen

offside front tyre appears to be wearing more on its inner and outer tread area

offside front tyre valve cap is missing

Fail 11 Mar 2014 141,262 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front rubber brake hoses are cracking

both number plates have slight contamination

minor stonechip damage to the windowscreen

offside front tyre appears to be wearing more on its inner and outer tread area

offside front tyre valve cap is missing

Pass 12 Mar 2013 124,797 miles

dashboard brake pad warning light is lit

fuel filter may be leaking as there is an oily residue near the supply pipes

nearing front tyre is wearing more on the outer tread area

Fail 12 Mar 2013 124,797 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

dashboard brake pad warning light is lit

fuel filter may be leaking as there is an oily residue near the supply pipes

nearside front tyre valve cap is missing. The tyre is also wearing more on the outer tread area

rear brake pads appear to be getting low

wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to check the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Pass 16 Mar 2012 108,960 miles

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

hand brake close to end stop (border line pass)

nearside rear door damaged

tyres perished

Fail 16 Mar 2012 108,960 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

brake fluid low

brake pad warning light on

hand brake close to end stop (border line pass)

nearside rear door damaged

tyres perished

Pass 15 Dec 2010 90,810 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 90,809 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 72,443 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 72,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 54,907 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 NHV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RY55 NHV, 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 NHV registered?

RY55 NHV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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