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APB 99A

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

103,932 mi
Last recorded103,932 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPB 99A
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 103,932 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively chafing on link bar (1.6 (d))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 96,804 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Electronic stability control wiring damaged but not excessively chafing on link bar (7.12 (b))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively chafing on link bar (1.6 (d))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 96,802 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Electronic stability control wiring damaged but not excessively chafing on link bar (7.12 (b))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively chafing on link bar (1.6 (d))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 96,490 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 96,488 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

Nearside central outrigger corroded

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear)(to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Offside central outrigger corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2023 93,364 miles

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

Nearside central outrigger corroded

Nearside central sill back corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Offside central outrigger corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2022 89,435 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 86,227 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 82,942 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 82,938 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 80,200 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 74,984 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 70,051 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 70,041 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 64,775 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH ON 2/3MM +AGE CRACKING (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 57,988 miles

both front tyres severe age cracks to side walls

Fail 20 Mar 2015 57,988 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front tyres severe age cracks to side walls

Pass 13 Mar 2014 52,750 miles

both front tyres cracking on side wall

Fail 12 Mar 2014 52,743 miles

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

both front tyres cracking on side wall

Pass 8 Mar 2013 47,362 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 47,362 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 42,361 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 37,118 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 37,089 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front brake pads close to limit of 1.5 mm

o/s front drop link has play

Pass 24 Mar 2010 31,415 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 25,601 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 20,301 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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APB 99A is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 APB 99A, 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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APB 99A is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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