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AA04 OOF

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

188,224 mi
Last recorded188,224 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA04 OOF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2021 188,224 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central area to inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 176,130 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central area to inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 159,655 miles

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 156,100 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 142,629 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine cover fitted

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2017 142,629 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine cover fitted

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2016 125,539 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 125,534 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 106,040 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 106,036 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2014 84,665 miles

n,s front tyre worn on outside edge .

o,s front tyre worn on inside edge .

Pass 12 Jun 2013 77,618 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 77,618 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 75,330 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2012 75,330 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 68,797 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 68,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion on all brake discs.

front brake discs worn.

horn insecure.

n/s/f fog light not working.

o/s/f wheel binding.

Pass 2 Oct 2009 67,332 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2009 67,332 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 22 Aug 2008 52,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 22 Aug 2008 52,340 miles

rear tyres wearing low on edges

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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AA04 OOF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 AA04 OOF, 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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AA04 OOF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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