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W9 RDS

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

123,454 mi
Last recorded123,454 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW9 RDS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 123,454 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N-S-F AND O-S-F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 121,142 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 118,125 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 114,832 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 111,663 miles

brake pipes have slight corrosion

Pass 3 Dec 2015 108,988 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 103,527 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 96,955 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 89,827 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 79,173 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2011 79,172 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 69,809 miles

all tyres worn on outside edges

Pass 26 Nov 2009 56,986 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 43,236 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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W9 RDS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 W9 RDS, 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 W9 RDS?

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What year was W9 RDS registered?

W9 RDS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 December 2005.

Is W9 RDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W9 RDS shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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