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AU05 DJV

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

204,684 mi
Last recorded204,684 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 DJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 204,684 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 204,668 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 181,248 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 181,248 miles

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

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

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 166,331 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2022 137,888 miles
Pass 6 May 2019 117,539 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 101,845 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 93,928 miles

Front both steering arms slight play

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2016 83,196 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 68,243 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 54,287 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 43,271 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 40,264 miles

nearside rear tyre cut side wall

Pass 1 Mar 2010 29,481 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 23,539 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 18,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AU05 DJV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AU05 DJV, 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 AU05 DJV registered?

AU05 DJV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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