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AF05 VMG

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,302 mi
Last recorded162,302 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2012
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 VMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2012 162,302 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 136,318 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 23 Sep 2011 136,515 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 110,971 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 110,834 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 78,900 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 VMG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VMG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AF05 VMG?

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What year was AF05 VMG registered?

AF05 VMG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 April 2005.

Is AF05 VMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 VMG shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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