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RY55 OBW

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,322 mi
Last recorded173,322 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 OBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 173,322 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear quarter panel corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2024 98,392 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 95,380 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake requires adjustment

Pass 14 Sep 2022 95,223 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 83,341 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 81,304 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 77,740 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 73,375 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 65,774 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 63,720 miles

Central stop lamp only working 50%

Nearside Front brake pipe slight corrosion

Fail 18 Mar 2017 63,719 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance lamp cluster damaged showing white light (1.2.1d)

Central stop lamp only working 50%

Nearside Front brake pipe slight corrosion

Pass 19 Mar 2016 59,441 miles

Nearside Front inner wing brake pipe corroding

Nearside Rear lamp cluster damaged not showing white light

Rear no plate deteriateing

brake warning lamp on

minor blow from exhaust box

Pass 21 Mar 2015 55,432 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 55,432 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 50,588 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 50,587 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 45,760 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 9 Mar 2013 45,632 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

center brake light not working

Pass 10 Mar 2012 40,524 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 40,495 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear silencer inlet splitting and slight blow

Pass 5 Mar 2011 34,350 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside door mirror cracked

Pass 20 Feb 2010 28,558 miles

nearside rear lens cracked

Fail 20 Feb 2010 28,558 miles

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

nearside rear lens cracked

Pass 9 Jan 2009 21,717 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 OBW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 RY55 OBW, 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 OBW registered?

RY55 OBW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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