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AU05 DKX

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

195,970 mi
Last recorded195,970 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 DKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2022 195,970 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 176,929 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated rear outer cv boot deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

all welding repairs been done and under sealed

Fail 13 Sep 2021 176,922 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking diesel leak (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear inner and outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear inner and outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated rear outer cv boot deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 173,203 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 153,490 miles

Nearside rack boot twisted

both headlights poor pattern

both rear sill ends slight rust

Pass 16 Feb 2017 146,203 miles

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

both rear brake pipes rusty

both sills rusty

nearside outer sill holed

nearside rack boot twisted

Pass 18 Feb 2016 139,513 miles

Nearside Front Upper strut top bearing noisy

Rear arches rusty

outer sills rusty

Pass 26 Feb 2015 132,272 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 123,644 miles

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

slight wear on offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2013 114,955 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 114,955 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 99,760 miles

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

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

emmissions to clean to detect

Fail 11 Feb 2011 90,869 miles

Nearside Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside rear tyre 2mm

Pass 11 Feb 2011 90,869 miles

Nearside Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside rear tyre 2mm

Pass 26 Feb 2010 84,946 miles

offside rear tyre close to limit worn on edges

Pass 2 Mar 2009 76,401 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres worn on edges

nearside rear jacking rubber missing

Fail 2 Mar 2009 76,401 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres worn on edges

nearside rear jacking rubber missing

Pass 20 Feb 2008 66,671 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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AU05 DKX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DKX, 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 DKX registered?

AU05 DKX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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