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AU05 LGY

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

17,741 mi
Last recorded17,741 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 LGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 17,741 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 139,511 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 139,511 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 133,526 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 127,264 miles

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

bonnet pull handle broken

wiperblades torn on edges

Pass 29 May 2013 124,054 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2012 114,737 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 110,057 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 105,969 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 101,474 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 101,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 85,559 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 LGY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AU05 LGY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AU05 LGY?

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What year was AU05 LGY registered?

AU05 LGY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 July 2005.

Is AU05 LGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU05 LGY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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