MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,689 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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