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AO05 XAB

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

168,029 mi
Last recorded168,029 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 XAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 168,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 160,045 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 148,258 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 134,354 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 134,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 123,835 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 113,201 miles

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

Nearside Front oil leak

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 100,187 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 100,135 miles

Centre Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 90,185 miles

crack ns windscreen

Pass 21 Jan 2013 80,717 miles

condensation in front o/side headlamp, beam pattern not affected

slight binding on rear o/side brake.

Pass 13 Feb 2012 69,940 miles

Exhaust tailpipe corroded / holed.

Nearside front tyre bald inner 3/4, raised shoulder.

Offside front brake pad wearing.

Offside front tyre bald inner 3/4, raised shoulder.

Steering rack offside, slight knock.

Pass 14 Feb 2011 57,924 miles

Steering rack/joint, slight knock offside.

Pass 17 Feb 2010 45,789 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2008 36,736 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 36,736 miles

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

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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AO05 XAB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AO05 XAB, 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 AO05 XAB registered?

AO05 XAB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 July 2005.

Is AO05 XAB safe to buy?

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