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AY55 MXL

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

188,299 mi
Last recorded188,299 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 MXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 188,299 miles

Front Tyres wearing on inside edge

Nearside Rear Inner sill is holed with corrosion

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 165,410 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 149,518 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 140,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 140,925 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 132,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 132,327 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 122,110 miles

Cut in off side rear tyre

Indcator stalk loose

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

Fail 17 Sep 2012 121,968 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Cut in off side rear tyre

Indcator stalk loose

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 107,797 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 107,797 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 93,845 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 82,472 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 60,452 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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AY55 MXL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 AY55 MXL, 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 AY55 MXL registered?

AY55 MXL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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