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AR05 DXE

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,689 mi
Last recorded165,689 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR05 DXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2015 165,689 miles

Nearside front anti roll-bar inner bush has slight play

Front to rear brake pipes hidden by fuel tank

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

Nearside front to rear brake pipe has slight corrosion ,rear end

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2015 165,584 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front to rear brake pipes hidden by fuel tank

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

Nearside front anti roll-bar inner bush has slight play

Nearside front to rear brake pipe has slight corrosion ,rear end

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2014 156,555 miles

Both front discs have wear

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge (shallow tread)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Jun 2014 156,466 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front discs have wear

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Nearside front inner wing shield loose

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge (shallow tread)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 146,444 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front number plate cracked

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

Nearside rear lens has damage

Pass 23 May 2012 131,654 miles

Both rear lamps damaged not affecting light operation or colour displayed to rear.

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

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

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

SRS warning lamp on

Fail 23 May 2012 131,651 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Both rear lamps damaged not affecting light operation or colour displayed to rear.

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

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

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

SRS warning lamp on

Pass 18 May 2011 113,417 miles

Load area boarded / lined

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Passenger seat belt slow to re-tract

Rear exhaust shorter than usual, still able to gain access for emissions test

Pass 1 Apr 2010 93,472 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 23 Mar 2010 93,041 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 75,906 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 58,233 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 DXE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DXE, 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 DXE registered?

AR05 DXE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 March 2005.

Is AR05 DXE safe to buy?

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