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AY05 EPX

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

197,420 mi
Last recorded197,420 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 EPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 197,420 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear door corroded

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 183,287 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light repaired with lens tape (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 183,287 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light repaired with lens tape (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 177,432 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides Inner/outer sills, step and floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive And rear inner/ outer sills and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2019

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides Inner/outer sills, step and floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive And rear inner/ outer sills and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 174,765 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear various places (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 169,554 miles

emissions to clean to register

Pass 27 Jan 2016 148,548 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 125,878 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 125,878 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 107,006 miles

brake pad warning lamp on dash

Fail 13 Jan 2014 106,893 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake pad warning lamp on dash

Pass 2 Oct 2012 89,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 4 Oct 2011 78,412 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside rear tyre feathering slightly on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Oct 2011 78,412 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside rear tyre feathering slightly on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 71,330 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 65,826 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 58,514 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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AY05 EPX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AY05 EPX, 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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What year was AY05 EPX registered?

AY05 EPX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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