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CU05 UNZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,801 mi
Last recorded176,801 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 UNZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 176,801 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 176,754 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 173,499 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 170,492 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 166,010 miles

o/s steering rack tie rod slightly play

Pass 10 Jan 2014 158,549 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 158,194 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2013 158,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 125,523 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 94,367 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 94,360 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s check strap broken

Pass 13 Nov 2009 67,571 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 67,569 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 44,156 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 44,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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 UNZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 UNZ, 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 UNZ registered?

CU05 UNZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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