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AF05 VLN

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

188,498 mi
Last recorded188,498 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 VLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 188,498 miles

rear lamps damaged

under body and suspension corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2021 188,498 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

wipers poor

Pass 23 Mar 2020 179,369 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively 2nd from front UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lamp lens broken

Offside Front Inner Nail in tyre nail close to inner shoulder ()

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

Offside Sill corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

headlamp patterns poor

Fail 16 Mar 2020 179,369 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill holed by corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill holed by corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively 2nd from front UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lamp lens broken

Offside Front Inner Nail in tyre nail close to inner shoulder ()

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

Offside Sill corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Mar 2019 170,464 miles

n/s/r lamp damaged

o/s and n/s inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2019 170,464 miles

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

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn rear support bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

n/s/r lamp damaged

o/s and n/s inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2018 159,960 miles

n/s/r lamp damaged

outer sills corroded

slight front brake imbalance

Fail 19 Feb 2018 158,783 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r lamp damaged

outer sills corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2017 145,189 miles

n/s/f brake pads worn

n/s/f brake shows signs of being hot

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 23 Feb 2016 132,128 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 132,128 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 124,165 miles

wipers poor

Pass 9 Apr 2014 114,638 miles

SRS lamp does not seem to follow start up routine

Fail 7 Apr 2014 114,636 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 103,387 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 103,387 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 91,447 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 82,031 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 82,031 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 25 Feb 2010 65,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 65,878 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 53,932 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 44,860 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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AF05 VLN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 AF05 VLN, 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 AF05 VLN registered?

AF05 VLN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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