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ST55 RXN

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

205,810 mi
Last recorded205,810 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST55 RXN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2014 205,810 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

chips in windscreen

engine management light on

Pass 14 Jul 2014 205,810 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

chips in windscreen

engine management light on

Pass 10 Jun 2013 201,192 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips in screen

Fail 10 Jun 2013 201,191 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

chips in screen

Pass 10 May 2012 179,214 miles

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

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

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

wipers poor

Pass 16 Nov 2011
Fail 11 May 2011 165,526 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 165,526 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 162,592 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2011 162,592 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 137,134 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 105,579 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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ST55 RXN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 ST55 RXN, 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

How do I check the history of ST55 RXN?

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What year was ST55 RXN registered?

ST55 RXN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is ST55 RXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST55 RXN shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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