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AC05 EVC

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

184,009 mi
Last recorded184,009 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC05 EVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 184,009 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025

All Repair Work Covered Heavily With Undersealant.

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Apr 2025

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 160,184 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers on sills inner and outer sills can not be viwed . front inner pads can not be viwed

Pass 13 Apr 2023 152,821 miles

covers on sills inner and outer sills both sides can not be viwed . under tray fitted to the car

Fail 29 Mar 2023 152,821 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter inner insecure

Pass 25 Mar 2021

Various front to rear underside corrosion

BOTH front headlamp lenses worn / misty

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Light lens cracked

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wing mirror outer casing damaged

Offside Rear Light lens cracked / damaged

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2021

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Underside floor to sill holed! (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Centre (7.1.2 (d))

BOTH front headlamp lenses worn / misty

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Light lens cracked

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wing mirror outer casing damaged

Offside Rear Light lens cracked / damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre pressure low

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Various front to rear underside corrosion

Pass 9 Jan 2020 122,035 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Light lens slightly cracked

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Jan 2020 122,033 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH front headlamp lenses misted/foggy

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Light lens slightly cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 108,616 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 107,299 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 107,298 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 105,225 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 105,225 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 99,122 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 99,122 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 95,654 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 89,960 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 89,960 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 86,840 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 76,374 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 69,996 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 61,079 miles

Front pads and discs worn

Pass 29 Jul 2008 50,516 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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AC05 EVC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AC05 EVC, 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 AC05 EVC registered?

AC05 EVC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is AC05 EVC safe to buy?

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