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AJ54 PDV

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

169,001 mi
Last recorded169,001 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 PDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 169,001 miles

Both front brake hoses starting to perish

Both front headlights starting to fog up

Nearside and offside rear chassis box section starting to rust

Slight exhaust blow around turbo

Fail 11 Jan 2018 168,975 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Near seat belt Anchorage (6.1.B.2)

Nearside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front brake hoses starting to perish

Both front headlights starting to fog up

Nearside and offside rear chassis box section starting to rust

Slight exhaust blow around turbo

Pass 13 Jan 2017 156,349 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 145,923 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 135,955 miles

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

park brake slightly low effort

Pass 16 Jan 2014 122,150 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 107,219 miles

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

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

nearside headlight lens damp/noise from offside rear brake

Pass 22 Dec 2011 101,041 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 100,916 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 7 Jan 2011 98,284 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 95,187 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 91,963 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 86,476 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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AJ54 PDV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AJ54 PDV, 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 AJ54 PDV registered?

AJ54 PDV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 January 2005.

Is AJ54 PDV safe to buy?

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