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VE55 RHO

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

119,654 mi
Last recorded119,654 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 RHO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2019 119,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation rate of increase and decrease (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust missing (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside and offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 117,664 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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2018 117,660 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 114,346 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 108,025 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded ns front to rear brake pipe showing signs of corrosion. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded os front to rear brake pipe showing signs of corrosion. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated osf brake hose showing signs of perishing but not showing inner braiding. (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 13 Dec 2016 108,017 miles

Horn not working horn inoperative (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated nsf brake hose excessively perished and showing inner braiding. (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working nsf side lamp inoperative (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high ns headlamp aim excessively high (1.8)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault SRS warning lamp indicator showing a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded ns front to rear brake pipe showing signs of corrosion. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Nail in nsr tyre. ()

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded os front to rear brake pipe showing signs of corrosion. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated osf brake hose showing signs of perishing but not showing inner braiding. (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 96,373 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR AT REAR AS MARKED FOR I.D. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Inner STRONGLY ADVISE;STEERING RACK JOINT WORN

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 96,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR AT REAR AS MARKED FOR I.D. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Inner STRONGLY ADVISE;STEERING RACK JOINT WORN

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

Offside Front NAIL IN TYRE.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 84,649 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in nearside steering arm.

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken.

Pass 9 Dec 2013 73,537 miles

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

front.half.of.propshaft.incorrectly.fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2012 69,729 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 58,921 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2011 58,921 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 48,964 miles

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

rear door ladder had been removed prior to mot test

Pass 1 Dec 2009 40,707 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 40,707 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2008 51,332 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 31,896 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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VE55 RHO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VE55 RHO, 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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VE55 RHO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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