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AK04 OXF

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

344,838 mi
Last recorded344,838 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 OXF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 344,838 miles

General Under-side corrosion.

Nearside Front Wheel Arch/wing corroded.

Pass 19 Nov 2019 332,248 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch/wing holed & corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 304,377 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 304,377 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 265,193 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 265,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 225,372 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 225,317 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load middle row, centre (5.2.4a)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 221,308 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 218,753 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 216,534 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 216,524 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 213,044 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 208,920 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 208,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 201,134 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 199,174 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 193,990 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 189,589 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 187,267 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 176,078 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 155,926 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 120,010 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 120,010 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 85,930 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 48,881 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 18,440 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 848 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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AK04 OXF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AK04 OXF, 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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AK04 OXF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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