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V17 RLY

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

118,780 mi
Last recorded118,780 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV17 RLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 118,780 miles

all brake pipes covered in under seal

both rear discs corroded

light corrosion to under body

Fail 7 Nov 2025 118,767 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all brake pipes covered in under seal

both rear discs corroded

light corrosion to under body

Pass 22 Oct 2024 116,835 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2024 116,821 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired floor to sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 115,857 miles

Nearside sill to floor holed plus weak

Offside sill to floor holed plus weak

all brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 21 Nov 2022 114,373 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of them covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 114,360 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor to sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger chalked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting center out rigger holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of them covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 112,995 miles

front brake pipes corroded

front tyres getting low

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2021 112,980 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holled (6.2.2 (d) (i))

front brake pipes corroded

front tyres getting low

o/s sill to floor holed

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2020 111,709 miles

front brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 May 2019 108,845 miles

Nearside Front tyres worn on edges

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2018 106,030 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 101,975 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 97,478 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 93,992 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 83,618 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 74,935 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 68,596 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 66,207 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 52,470 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 40,067 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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V17 RLY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 V17 RLY, 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 V17 RLY registered?

V17 RLY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 November 2005.

Is V17 RLY safe to buy?

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