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1026 PX

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

95,261 mi
Last recorded95,261 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1026 PX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 95,261 miles

front inner sills corroded and holed not within 30cm of prescribed area

Fail 18 May 2026 95,245 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear wheels squealing on rotation

front inner sills corroded and holed but not within 30cm of a prescribed area

Pass 15 May 2025 93,818 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 92,429 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 92,429 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2023 90,308 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 90,308 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2022 87,744 miles

Offside some condensation in o/s headlamp - beam pattern still visible

Fail 5 May 2022 87,744 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside some condensation in o/s headlamp - beam pattern still visible

Pass 7 May 2021 83,866 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion on n/s front to rear brake pipe - rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion on o/s front to rear brake pipe - rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 May 2020 79,645 miles

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

long travel on parking brake "pedal"

Fail 27 May 2020 79,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

long travel on parking brake "pedal"

Pass 10 May 2019 75,462 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 pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 71,481 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 71,481 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 May 2017 66,809 miles

engine warning lamp on

Fail 4 May 2017 66,809 miles

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

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

engine warning lamp on

Pass 17 May 2016 63,707 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 60,858 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2015 60,858 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2014 56,663 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 48,505 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 23 May 2013 48,505 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 44,816 miles

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

o/s/r tyre cut not down to ply or cords

Pass 27 Apr 2011 39,340 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 33,322 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 33,322 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2009 27,997 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 21,206 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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1026 PX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 1026 PX, 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 1026 PX registered?

1026 PX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 May 2005.

Is 1026 PX safe to buy?

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