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RY55 PRV

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

95,950 mi
Last recorded95,950 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 95,950 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 93,262 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 90,866 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2022 89,051 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 86,274 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 81,942 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 76,305 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 71,497 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 66,631 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 65,122 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 64,775 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 62,937 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front wiper blades smearing, in poor condition.

Pass 12 Nov 2011 58,285 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 58,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2010 50,643 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 50,502 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

FRONT WHEELS NEED TRACKING

Pass 13 Nov 2009 43,566 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 34,899 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 34,899 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 PRV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 PRV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RY55 PRV registered?

RY55 PRV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 December 2005.

Is RY55 PRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY55 PRV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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