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CN05 LYR

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Orange Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

453,264 mi
Last recorded453,264 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN05 LYR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 453,264 miles

injector chuffing

Pass 5 Jul 2019 427,076 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019 427,076 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis to inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 401,772 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2018 401,772 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 395,363 miles

brake pads and heater plugs light on

corrosion in several areas of underbody

n/s/r brake disc corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2016 395,356 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint n/s and o/s (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe snaped (8.2.3)

brake pads and heater plugs light on

corrosion in several areas of underbody

n/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2015 23,511 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 235,309 miles

Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) both front (2.2.D.2b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2013 216,587 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 212,737 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 212,737 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both steering rack boots twisted

Pass 21 Jul 2011 204,202 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2011 204,202 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 190,350 miles

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

engine oil leak

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 19 Jul 2010 190,350 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2009 156,041 miles

body corrosion, nearside sidedoor, rear door..

Fail 22 Jul 2009 156,041 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

body corrosion, nearside sidedoor, rear door..

Pass 9 Jul 2008 113,583 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 LYR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Orange with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 LYR, 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 LYR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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