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AY05 JFK

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

114,072 mi
Last recorded114,072 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 JFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 114,072 miles

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 114,072 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 112,610 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 108,983 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 101,656 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 101,636 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 95,396 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 89,127 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 84,019 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 79,359 miles

Both front wipers slightly split

Inner Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 69,125 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 60,380 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 50,575 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 42,693 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 42,691 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 37,894 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

parking brake lever nearing the end of its travel

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 JFK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AY05 JFK, 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 JFK registered?

AY05 JFK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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