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AU05 LHB

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

201,638 mi
Last recorded201,638 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 201,638 miles

Chuffing Injector.

Front Side Lights Different Colours (LED & Normal)

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Corroded.

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber Mount Split. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 201,636 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wheel Arch. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Chuffing Injector.

Front Side Lights Different Colours (LED & Normal)

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Corroded.

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber Mount Split. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 190,954 miles

Offside Front brake pipe corroded @ joint

front position lamps not giving off same color

Fail 11 Jan 2021 190,954 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding pad heel uneven (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer/inner sill floor holed and corroded within a prescribed area (axle fixings) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front and centre box section holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail uj bolted onto rear diff (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake pipe corroded @ joint

Offside Front disk gone orange from over heated

front position lamps not giving off same color

Pass 31 Jan 2020 183,130 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2020 183,128 miles

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) n/s inner ball joint worn in rack (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

tow bar electrics have a wiring fault.

Pass 22 Jan 2019 169,813 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 162,374 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2018 162,194 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 155,874 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

outer sills corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2017 155,859 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

outer sills corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2015 155,390 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre sidewall slightly damaged

o/s/f and o/s/r brake binding

outer sill corroded

rear parking brake close to having no reserve travel

Fail 20 Jan 2015 155,380 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

n/s/r tyre sidewall slightly damaged

o/s/f and o/s/r brake binding

outer sill corroded

rear parking brake close to having no reserve travel

Pass 22 Jan 2014 144,630 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f & o/s/f brake discs are slightly distorted.

n/s/f brake binding.

n/s/r & o/s/r brake discs are slighty scored.

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres wearing on inner edges.

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edges

rear parking brake close to no reserve travel.

Fail 20 Jan 2014 144,624 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f & o/s/f brake discs are slightly distorted.

n/s/f brake binding.

n/s/r & o/s/r brake discs are slighty scored.

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres wearing on inner edges.

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edges

rear parking brake close to no reserve travel.

Pass 12 Feb 2013 138,978 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake binding

Noise on front suspension but no play found

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2012 134,204 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside front brake is binding

Nearside front tyre sidewall is damaged

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 127,480 miles

front brakes slightly out of balance=30kg=13%.

Pass 8 Feb 2010 122,338 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 122,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 82,624 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 29 Jul 2008 82,622 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

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 LHB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 AU05 LHB, 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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AU05 LHB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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