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CV05 LFW

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

211,761 mi
Last recorded211,761 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 LFW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2014 211,761 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

chip in windscreen on passenger side

Pass 13 Jul 2013 192,154 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre has small splits arround inner sidewall not down to cords.

Pass 21 Jul 2012 171,865 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 141,776 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 141,776 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 114,587 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 114,587 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 93,742 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 60,661 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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CV05 LFW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CV05 LFW, 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 CV05 LFW registered?

CV05 LFW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is CV05 LFW safe to buy?

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