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AU05 LHT

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

110,972 mi
Last recorded110,972 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 110,972 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 106,528 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 99,656 miles

Offside Front steering rack joint has slight play

rear and front chassis members have general corrosion

surface corrosion on front brake pipes

Fail 22 Jun 2019 99,654 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger and under body step area/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outriggers and step area/sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated foot operated handbrake not releasing correctly (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front steering rack joint has slight play

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

rear and front chassis members have general corrosion

Pass 27 Jun 2018 99,184 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

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

Fail 21 Jun 2018 99,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Mounting between pipe and flexi broken away from chassis (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system To Flexi (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 98,034 miles

Both front wiper blades deteriorated

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

O/S/F tyre worn low on inner edge

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

Surface corrosion to underside

Pass 25 Jun 2016 94,598 miles

front brake discs corroded. also front brake hoses are perished

front tyres wearing on edges

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

various brake pipes have corrosion

windscreen wipers smear

Pass 9 Jun 2015 88,731 miles

both front brake hoses perished

front brake discs corroded, also slightly lipped

general corrosion underneath

n/s steering arm has play in ball joint

rear brake pipes corroded

various front brake pipes corroded

windscreen wipers smear

Fail 3 Jun 2015 88,731 miles

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

both front brake hoses perished

front brake discs corroded, also slightly lipped

general corrosion underneath

n/s steering arm has play in ball joint

rear brake pipes corroded

various front brake pipes corroded

windscreen wipers smear

Pass 11 Jun 2014 82,842 miles

all brake pipes corroded

front pads low

rear discs backing plate corroded

rear discs corroded and pitted

Pass 30 May 2013 74,586 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 67,816 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 67,813 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 58,322 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 45,807 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 32,485 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 27,439 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 27,437 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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 LHT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 LHT, 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 LHT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 August 2005.

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