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CU05 PXB

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,023 mi
Last recorded187,023 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 PXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2015 187,023 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 187,023 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 174,800 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 156,012 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

bonnet difficult to open

Pass 20 Aug 2010 147,016 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 121,388 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

f/r no/plates disc./h/brake REQUIRES ADJUSTMENT/f/r b/hoses rusty/n/s h/brake cable rusty/exhaust rusty/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/wear rack nosiy MONITOR/p/spipes rusty

Fail 10 Mar 2009 114,195 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

f/r no.plates disc/n/s h/brake cable rusty/f/r b/hoses rusty/exhaust rusty/p/spipes rusty/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/rack noisy MONITOR/

h/brake req.adjustment

Pass 5 Mar 2008 87,594 miles

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

Oil leak

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

damage n/s front wing/f/r b/hoses rusty/h/brake req.adjustment

exhaust rusty/wear rack noisy MONITOR

light cuts n/s rear vtyre OUTER WALL MONITOR

Fail 5 Mar 2008 87,594 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

damage n/s front wing/f/r b/hoses rusty/h/brake req.adjustment

exhaust rusty/wear rack noisy MONITOR

light cuts n/s rear vtyre OUTER WALL MONITOR

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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CU05 PXB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CU05 PXB, 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 CU05 PXB registered?

CU05 PXB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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The MOT history for CU05 PXB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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