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VE54 RAX

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

390,772 mi
Last recorded390,772 miles
Recorded on26 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 RAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2018 390,772 miles

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

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both inner and outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2015 387,123 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion under (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion both wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear Body has slight corrosion both wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine management light on

oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2014 239,108 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2013 235,667 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 235,489 miles

Body In Poor Condition ( Surface Corrosion)

N/S/R Light Lens Cover Damaged

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 235,487 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Body In Poor Condition ( Surface Corrosion)

N/S/R Light Lens Cover Damaged

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 229,660 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 229,651 miles

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 189,107 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 155,664 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2009 155,664 miles

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

Offside Outer Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 7 Jan 2008 121,204 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 121,204 miles

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

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

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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VE54 RAX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VE54 RAX, 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 VE54 RAX registered?

VE54 RAX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 January 2005.

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