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AR05 DWP

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

111,393 mi
Last recorded111,393 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR05 DWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2022 111,393 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded top of chassis in clips x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED BULB (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED BULB (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

loose seats in rear of van not fitted to vehicle

Pass 24 Feb 2021 103,499 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 99,426 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 94,483 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 90,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 86,027 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

flat headlightbeams

Pass 19 Feb 2016 132,813 miles

front headlamps flat beams

rear tyres getting low

wiper blades poor

Pass 4 Feb 2015 79,653 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 73,260 miles

front brake flexie hoses beginning to perrish

Pass 25 Feb 2013 62,001 miles

both front brake flexi hoses poor

noth front and osr tyres low/poor

ns head lamp pattern poor

play in both front anti roll bar D bushes

play in both front anti roll bar links

Pass 23 Feb 2012 56,897 miles

SRS warning light on

Pass 7 Feb 2011 47,195 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 36,183 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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AR05 DWP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AR05 DWP, 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 AR05 DWP registered?

AR05 DWP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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The MOT history for AR05 DWP shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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