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CN05 VEO

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

171,657 mi
Last recorded171,657 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN05 VEO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 171,657 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 13 Aug 2022 171,657 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced os sill inadequate repair along side door length (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired large hole in sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 169,169 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 169,166 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside outer sill and outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture nearside rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2020 166,516 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 166,516 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play end of rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Steering system excessively rough on right hand lock ? (2.1.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working switch faulty (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

wiper switch faulty

Pass 6 Feb 2019 163,951 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

battery carrier corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2017 160,033 miles

Nearside Front fuel pipes corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2017 160,033 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front fuel pipes corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2017 160,033 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both plastic lenses scrtched (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fuel pipes corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2016 158,485 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes corroded in side the retaning clips (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive center outer sill to floor (5.2.6)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 158,485 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded center cross member (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes corroded in side the retaning clips (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive center outer sill to floor (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Dec 2015 155,495 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 155,495 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe missing... (7.1.2)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Both... (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 146,461 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 133,302 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 133,302 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 113,627 miles

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

exhaust tailpipe missing

Fail 26 Jun 2012 113,627 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust tailpipe missing

Pass 22 Jun 2011 100,949 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 87,417 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 69,565 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 56,267 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 VEO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 VEO, 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 VEO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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