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AU55 AEC

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

161,487 mi
Last recorded161,487 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 AEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 161,487 miles

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

Offside Front sun visor loose

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack joints (2.1.5 (a))

oil weep

underbody corrosion

Fail 11 Oct 2018 161,486 miles

Exhaust system insecure back box rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front sun visor loose

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack joints (2.1.5 (a))

oil weep

underbody corrosion

Fail 10 Sep 2018 161,480 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rear rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

engine oil weep

various under body corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2017 150,233 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 150,222 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

OFFSIDE FRONT FLEXI HOSE DAMP

Fail 19 Apr 2017 150,217 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 146,950 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2016 146,946 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases emissions not tested (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 136,763 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 136,761 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 116,704 miles

Diff oil leak

Injector blowing by

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 28 Feb 2014 116,703 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Diff oil leak

Injector blowing by

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Mar 2013 91,291 miles

Slight diff oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2013 91,285 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight diff oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2012 73,107 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2012 73,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 60,808 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 60,808 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 45,570 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 35,164 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 35,158 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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AU55 AEC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 AU55 AEC, 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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AU55 AEC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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