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S27 RUB

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

113,117 mi
Last recorded113,117 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS27 RUB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 113,117 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

front jacking points slightly corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2026 113,117 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

front jacking points slightly corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2025 109,392 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 105,301 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Mar 2024 105,270 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Mar 2023 98,210 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Mar 2022 89,800 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 81,967 miles

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

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

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))

Underbody undersealed

Fail 16 Mar 2021 81,936 miles

Brake performance not tested due to condition of brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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))

Underbody undersealed

Pass 20 Mar 2020 77,087 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Mar 2019 71,939 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 67,703 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 64,097 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 64,094 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 64,094 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 58,708 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 58,708 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 54,052 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 50,648 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 50,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 44,413 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 32,748 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 29,501 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 29,501 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 25,683 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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S27 RUB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 S27 RUB, 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 S27 RUB registered?

S27 RUB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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