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VE54 RBU

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,938 mi
Last recorded91,938 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2011
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2011 91,938 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 91,938 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

noise from the o/s rear brake

under side of the vehicle is very dry

Pass 20 May 2009 91,411 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

front brake discs are worn

noise from inside the n/s rear hand brake drum when rotating the wheel

rear brake discs inner face is rusted and worn

screen is damaged outside of the swept area

trim missing from the n/s rear 1/4 panel

wiper blade rubbers are hard

Fail 20 May 2009 91,411 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

front brake discs are worn

front brakes are binding very slightly

noise from inside the n/s rear hand brake drum when rotating the wheel

rear brake discs inner face is rusted and worn

screen is damaged outside of the swept area

trim missing from the n/s rear 1/4 panel

wiper blade rubbers are hard

Pass 18 Feb 2008 89,981 miles

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

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 RBU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VE54 RBU, 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 RBU registered?

VE54 RBU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 February 2005.

Is VE54 RBU safe to buy?

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