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AF05 VME

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Other 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,548 mi
Last recorded120,548 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 VME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeOther
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2016 120,548 miles

surface corrossion on suspension components

Pass 6 Feb 2015 117,561 miles

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

general surface corrossion on underside of vehicle

Pass 14 Dec 2013 110,679 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 105,009 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 105,009 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 94,578 miles

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

O/S/F tyre slightly worn on the edges

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2011 94,427 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

brake warning light on

front and rear brake discs corroded and worn

front tyres worn on edges, sidewalls split/damaged butnot showing cords

rear brake pads low

rear tyres sidewalls damaged

Pass 4 Jan 2011 81,873 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 81,349 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside mirror glass broken

Pass 4 Dec 2009 69,273 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

off side front tyres worn on edges

Pass 12 Dec 2008 62,647 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 48,280 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 VME is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,148cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AF05 VME, 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 VME registered?

AF05 VME is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 April 2005.

Is AF05 VME safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 VME shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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