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CN05 LXL

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

162,688 mi
Last recorded162,688 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN05 LXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 162,688 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 162,688 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 160,406 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 143,326 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 132,050 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

n/s/f tyre looks low on pressure

Pass 11 Aug 2012 122,994 miles

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

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

SMELL OF DIESEL UNDER BONNET

Fail 11 Aug 2012 122,994 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

SMELL OF DIESEL UNDER BONNET

Pass 21 Jul 2011 100,780 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2011 100,779 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2010 84,305 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 84,305 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 68,683 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 68,611 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 49,584 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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CN05 LXL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CN05 LXL, 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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CN05 LXL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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