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AU05 LZE

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,812 mi
Last recorded50,812 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 LZE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 50,812 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 48,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 39,554 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 39,554 miles

Offside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 25,632 miles

Both head lamp lenses misted affecting beam pattern

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slight chaffing on anti roll link (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake has long travel

Fail 12 Oct 2019 25,623 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both head lamp lenses misted affecting beam pattern

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slight chaffing on anti roll link (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake has long travel

Pass 15 Oct 2018 24,390 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 23,657 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp missing (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 22,816 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 22,406 miles

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

both front tyres slightly perished on outer sidewalls

Pass 16 Oct 2014 21,840 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2013 21,196 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn slightly the inner edge

Fail 28 Oct 2013 21,177 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre worn slightly on the inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2012 20,234 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 18,992 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 18,010 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 15,450 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 13,137 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 LZE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LZE, 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

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What year was AU05 LZE registered?

AU05 LZE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 May 2005.

Is AU05 LZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU05 LZE shows 18 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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